Learning Guide of the Future
Learning Guide of the Future
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Are you passionate about working with primary & secondary school age children Do you believe the traditional teaching based education model has become redundant Do you embrace uncertainty and failure as wonderful opportunities for learning Do you believe children should be trusted and respected to direct their own learning in a way that is meaningful and relevant to them If yes this may be the role for you.
The Learning Project Ibiza is becoming a Learnlife Hub and is seeking a multitalented Head Learning Guide to take ownership of coleading the integration and guiding the community of school aged kids.
Start date: May/June latest mid August.
Who are we
The Learning Project is a private notforprofit school with 80 children aged 318 based on the principle that each young child has an inherent drive to learn and be independent both in body and mind. This is combined with an innate wisdom that guides them to explore and learn in their own way and at their own pace.
Our mission is to offer a safe and varied environment where children can maintain grow and build on their innate learning qualities and set themselves up to be selfmotivated lifelong lovers of learning. We believe that the role of an adult be it guide mentor or parent is to attune to the needs and interests of the child in order to accompany and facilitate their learning process rather than teach a predetermined set of knowledge.
We are nestled next to a large pine tree forest in the outskirts of Santa Eulalia in the north of Ibiza. 2025 is an exciting year because we are becoming a Learnlife Hub with a NEASC ACE track accredited secondary and we are acquiring a second facility across the road 6700m2. It is time to expand and consolidate our community and join forces with Learnlife.
At
Learnlife we are committed to pioneering a paradigm shift in education. Our mission is to empower a love of learning by creating learning models tailored to the needs of todays and future generations. Get a glimpse of how we learn
here. Learnlife has 3 Hubs that host 250 schoolaged learners in the greater Barcelona area.
Where do you come inRole overview
Strategic Leadership & School Growth:
- Collaborate with the Head of School to oversee enrollment expansion and the relocation of the secondary program ensuring smooth transitions while maintaining the integrity of our democratic education model and the adoption of Learnlife standards.
- Act as a liaison between The Learning Project and Learnlife Barcelona fostering a strong partnership and alignment of vision.
- Support the implementation of systems and structures that facilitate school growth while keeping student agency at the center
Educational Leadership & Staff Development:
- Provide mentorship and training for staff in both innovative and self directed education models.
- Support staff in implementing innovative assessment practices such as Understanding by Design (UbD) Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
- Ensure that learning remains flexible inquirydriven and studentcentered aligned with selfdirected education principles.
Curriculum & Learning Design
- Assist in designing refining and evolving the curriculum to align with NEASC accreditation standards and progressive pedagogical principles.
- Develop and implement studentdriven projects ensuring alignment with formal nonformal and informal learning structures.
- Contribute to the tracking and reporting of student progress through our innovative tracking platform supporting both sta1 and students in using the platform electively.
Community Engagement & School Culture
- Staff at the Learning Project aim for continuous improvement both in terms of understanding what type of learners we have and how to open the doors for each individual learner to what NEASC calls its formal requirements. We dont do teaching we enable learning and we dont do this learning in the traditional sense: one size fits all you will alongside the head of school and other staff members work to progress our approach and aim for excellence on how this formal environment is created for the students.
- Our aim and for you as a staff member is for our students to become self directed and not rely on staff or tutors to supplement their educational journey.
- Maintain a caring inclusive and supportive learning environment for students staff and families.
- Support school governance structures including Community Meetings student voice initiatives and restorative justice practices.
Staff Role STEM for 7th8th grade (Sciences Chemistry Physics Biology)
- Act as a guide coach mentor counsellor passion pusher facilitator curator and whatever else our learners need our guides to be for them in the daily operation of the school.
- Design and implement studentled interdisciplinary experiences.
- Provide targeted support for the sciences ensuring students develop strong critical thinking and expression abilities.
You bring:
Experience & Expertise:
- 10 years in international education with a background in both traditional and progressive models.
- A proven track record in creating learning programmes and translating philosophy into learning experience ideally in an innovative learning environment.
- Experience in developing and implementing learning experiences from conceptualisation through to implementation and evaluation.
- Capacity to draw from a wide variety of learning methodologies and apply them appropriately based on the context and the learner
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to mentor coach and develop staff while also being actively engaged as a staff member.
- Proven ability to connect and build trust with children combined with skill to identify what role you need to play for each learner:guide facilitator mentor counsellor tutor etc
- Native/C2 level English is a must Spanish is desirable (ideally bilingual)
Cultural & Philosophical Fit:
- Thrives in a collaborative evolving environment balancing strategic leadership with handson teaching.
- The highest degree of integrity and selfawareness and the humility to openly acknowledge your own mistakes.
- The aptitude to embrace uncertainty and failure as learning opportunities and adapt and evolve.
- Ability to lead and inspire through your own example of being a lifelong curious student who is always open to new ideas and questions.
- Deep trust in and respect for children as people who are capable of carving out their own path of learning. The ability to see the best in each student/team/community member and bring that forth in them.
Join Us!
Help us shape the future of education and empower the next generation of lifelong learners in Ibiza.
How to Apply
If youre ready for your next professional adventure please submit:
Your CV and/or portfolio
A brief letter (max one page) outlining your vision for how education should change
A short 1minute video introducing yourself. We look forward to your application!
At Learnlife our culture of creativity and innovation thrives on a diverse mix of minds backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building an inclusive community where differences are valued and celebrated. Everyonefamilies learners core team members partners and investorsshould feel safe to be their authentic selves.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
