Join SpaceX as a Learning Guide to empower students in a unique, learner-driven educational environment.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Ensure high levels of each student’s academic achievement and growth
- Build a positive studio culture of hard work, high standards, warmth, and joy
- Employ pedagogical best practices aligned to our mission, vision, and values
- Write lesson plans and rigorous, engaging projects for students
- Create and facilitate enriching learning experiences for students
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience managing mixed aged groups of children
Nice to have
- Have prior teaching experience
- Experience with Montessori or project-based learning
- Agile with online learning
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Entrepreneurial thinker
- Deep heart for children and a trust and respect for their ability to learn and grow without heavy adult intervention
Practical constraints
- Must be able to work extended hours, through the summer
- Must be able to work holidays and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, years of experience.
Joblaze summary
The Learning Guide at SpaceX's Ad Astra school is responsible for fostering academic growth and a positive learning environment for students across various age groups. This role requires a blend of pedagogical expertise, particularly in Montessori and project-based learning, along with strong interpersonal skills to engage students and communicate with parents. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and a deep commitment to empowering children in their educational journeys. The position is part of a unique educational model that emphasizes learner-driven experiences and real-world applications.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 2, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 3, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Learning Guide role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Learning Guide role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
LEARNING GUIDE
Ad Astra is a private school and learner-driven community with the mission to encourage each person who enters its doors to find a calling and change the world. Our school consists of four studios: Spark (Grades K-2), Discovery (Grades 3-5), Adventure (Grades 6-8), and Launch Pad (Grades 9-12). This is not a traditional school model. In all areas of school life, our learners are empowered to be in the driver’s seat of their learning. We combine elements of the Montessori method with Socratic guiding, hands-on experiential missions, rigorous curricula, and adaptive technology. We support each student on their personalized journey by fostering an engaging learning environment that feels more like an adventure than school, while still upholding highly rigorous academic standards. Our real-world missions culminate in a public exhibition of learning every 6-8 weeks to allow our students to demonstrate their brilliance in multiple ways.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure high levels of each student’s academic achievement and growth
- Build a positive studio culture of hard work, high standards, warmth, and joy
- Employ pedagogical best practices aligned to our mission, vision, and values
- Provide structured academic interventions in response to real-time formative data
- Write lesson plans and rigorous, engaging projects for students
- Communicate with parents about student SEL and academic progress
- Participate as part of a broader team to foster cross-studio programs and initiatives
- Motivate and build relationships with students
- Create and facilitate enriching learning experiences for students (guest speakers, field trips, etc.)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience managing mixed aged groups of children
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Have prior teaching experience
- Experience with Montessori or project-based learning
- Agile with online learning
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Entrepreneurial thinker
- Deep heart for children and a trust and respect for their ability to learn and grow without heavy adult intervention
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours, through the summer
- Must be able to work holidays and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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