Middle School Guide

Leads the Middle School and Launchpad studio, fewer than 10 learners, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM.
$28 an hour, an ongoing position.
Starts Monday, November 30, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in guiding at Acton Academy Kennebunkport. This questionnaire is the first step of our audition, and it helps us get to know how you think about learning.

Answer in your own words; there are no right answers. Attach your resume at the end.

First Name *Last Name *Email *Phone Number *

Is failure more harmful or beneficial to a child? *

HarmfulBeneficial

What is more important: having a well trained teacher and organized curriculum or offering students hard questions and difficult challenges? *

Teachers and curriculumQuestions and challenges

Is freedom beneficial to a child or is it better for a parent/teacher to be in control? *

BeneficialParent/teacher in control

Complete the statement. Participation trophies.. *

Improve a child's self-esteemDon't send the right message.I'm not sure

Children are capable of learning on their own? *

TrueFalse

What is a recent book you have read that you enjoyed? When did you read it? *What is another one of your favorite books? *Briefly describe your training/experience with children (in or outside the classroom). Non-traditional experience is a plus. *Briefly describe why you think you would be a good fit for this position. *

Are you a Maine certified teacher? Not a requirement, just curious. *

YesNo

Do you hold any other certifications? Again, just curious. *Do you have children? If so, what are the ages?Current residence (city, state) *

If not local to the Kennebunk area of Southern Maine, are you planning/willing to move? *

I'm localI live close enough to drive on daily basisAlready planning to move to the areaWilling to move to the area if this job is the right fit

Your resume (PDF or Word, up to 10 MB) *

Website

Your audition: 5 steps

Questionnaire and resumeThis form. Answer in your own words and attach your resume.
A short videoIf your answers are a fit, we'll ask for a 2 minute video, sent as a link within 72 hours.
A Zoom with our Head of School20 to 30 minutes, on one of our set days.
What you're made ofThe same day, a short reading and two case studies, due within 3 days.
A day in the studioLead a launch with our learners in person, then a final interview.