Lead Guide / Founding Educator

Lead Guide / Founding EducatorGlendale, CA (In-Person)Full-Time (preferred) | Open to Part-Time for the right candidateStart Date:August 2026 (with onboarding/training in July)Licensing requirements:Must be eligible to work in the U.S.CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)Background check requiredThis is not a traditional teaching role.Kinetiq Learning is building a new kind of early childhood experience where children don’t move from subject to subject, but move through meaningful, integrated experiences designed around how they naturally grow.We’re looking for a Founding Lead Guide who is exceptional with young children, deeply intentional in their work, and excited to help build something from the ground up.About Kinetiq LearningKinetiq Learning is an early learning environment for children ages 4–6, built on a simple idea:Experience is the curriculum.Instead of fragmented activities and isolated subjects, we create a cohesive, immersive environment where children:Build, create, and explore through project-based learningDevelop literacy and math through meaningful applicationMove daily, integrating body and mindGrow socially, emotionally, and intellectually in a connected wayOur model blends:Project-based and experiential learningWhole-child development (mind, body, character)Personalized pathways based on each child’s development and interestsA calm, intentional culture that respects how children actually learnWe are launching our founding cohort in Fall 2026.The RoleThe Lead Guide is not a traditional “teacher.”You are a designer of experiences, a guide of development, and a builder of environment.You will work closely with the founder to bring Kinetiq to life while shaping not just what children learn, but how they experience learning every day.This role requires someone who can:Hold structure without being rigidGuide without controllingPlan intentionally while staying responsive in the momentWhat This Role Requires Strong planning and organizationThe ability to think ahead while responding in the momentComfort with ambiguity and building as you goHigh energy, presence, and emotional attunement and co-regulation with childrenA shift from controlling behavior → guiding developmentThe Lead Guide is responsible for:The daily learning experience for a small cohort (approx. 12–20 children)Planning of integrated learning experiences across literacy, math, STEAM, and creative workObservation and adaptation based on each child’s development, interests, and needsA culture of autonomy, where children are supported to think, choose, and engage independentlyThe physical and emotional environment—calm, intentional, and invitingFamily relationships and communication, helping parents understand and trust the processContribution to the evolving model, as a founding team member shaping what Kinetiq becomesWho This Is ForThis role is for someone who:Is naturally exceptional with young childrenConnects easily and makes them feel seen, safe, and capableUnderstands how to guide without over-directingIs both creative and highly organizedEnjoys designing meaningful experiences, not just delivering lessonsIs reflective, observant, and pays attention to small details in behavior and developmentFeels energized by building something new, not just maintaining what existsCommunicates clearly and warmly with both children and adultsThis role is likely not a fit if you:Prefer traditional teaching structures and scripted curriculaTend to control, direct, or over-manage childrenStruggle with organization or long-term planningNeed clear, fixed systems before you can operateSee your role primarily as delivering content rather than guiding developmentQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field3+ years experience working with children ages 3–7Experience with project-based, experiential, or child-centered learning environmentsFamiliarity with approaches such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, or similar (preferred, not required)Familiarity with positive psychology, positive discipline, conscious discipline, and responsive classrooms (preferred, not required)More important than credentials:Your presence with childrenYour ability to plan and guide meaningful experiencesYour level of ownership and intentionHow to ApplyPlease send your resume and a cover letter about your educational philosophy and why Kinetiq resonates with you.Email: hr@kinetiqlearning.comSubject: Lead Guide