Feeling Burnt Out?
Time to turn up the heat on self-care and rediscover your teaching mojo!
We’re hiring teachers assistants to support our classes in Encinitas, San Diego. Flexible hours, competitive pay, training provided. Full and part-time positions for 2024/25 school year.
About NeuroQuest
Welcome to NeuroQuest Enrichment Classes, an inclusive homeschool enrichment center in Encinitas, San Diego. We use strength based approaches to celebrate the uniqueness of each learner. We believe educators deserve time to connect with their students. Where we return to learning for the passion of learning and not for standardized testing. Where teachers are heard and where teachers hear students. Where parents help, not hinder. Welcome to the revolution of education.
Why Work at NeuroQuest
Are you passionate about creating inclusive and empowering
learning environments for all students?
Join our team at NeuroQuest, where we believe in harnessing the power of neuroaffirming teaching to celebrate and support the unique strengths of every learner. As a leader in neurodiversity-informed education, we are committed to providing innovative and personalized teaching approaches that honor the diverse needs and experiences of all students.
Neuroaffirming Approach
At NeuroQuest, we recognize and celebrate the rich diversity of neurological differences among students. We support students learning by allowing them to stim, move and lead with their strengths. We embrace that students are individuals with unique needs.
Personalized Support
We prioritize individualized support and accommodations to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive. As a NeuroQuest facilitator, you'll have access to trainings such as Collaborative Proactive Solutions (Ross Greene) to problem solve and collaborate with the student to identify triggers and proper accommodations.
Collaborative Community
Join a community of educators who are dedicated to championing neurodiversity in education. Collaborate with like-minded professionals and parents to, share best practices, and contribute to a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
Make an impact
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with different learning needs and their families. At NeuroQuest, you'll have the opportunity to inspire confidence with hands-on projects, field trips and project based learning. Learn about unschooling, gameschooling and more!
Benefits of Working with NeuroQuest
Competitive Pay
We offer competitive compensation to attract and retain top talent in the field of education.
Flexible Schedule
We’ll work with you to create a schedule that suits your needs so you can have a work life balance.
Training Provided
From workshops and webinars to one-on-one coaching sessions, we'll equip you to support all student abilities.
Partnership Power
We can help fill hours for your employees as a vendor partner and help co-market your business.
Current Opportunities
Contractor - Class Offering
To offer classes with NeuroQuest, you would need to be registered as a business or independent contractor to be considered (1099) and agree to do an FBI Fingerprint background clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Offer a specific class in an elective or core subject – Art, Music, Cooking, Theatre, gardening, design, reading, writing, math, science, social studies. You would be responsible for developing the class curricula, activities, flow, pricing and schedule in partnership with NeuroQuest.
- Collaborate with parents, and support staff to support children in classes.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued, understood, and empowered to succeed.
Requirements:
- Registered business or independent contractor, and complete background check.
- Willing to do a one day training with director on neurodiversity affirming teaching practices.
- Positive attitude and patience for children who think differently and don’t fit the typical box.
Tutor (math, reading, writing, science, etc.)
Responsibilities:
- You will offer tutoring in your specialty(ies) to provide academic support and fostering a positive learning environment tailored to their unique needs of the student(s).
- You should be an EXPERT in your subject matter as you’ll have students from K-12th grade in your tutoring classes. Many of our kids are twice exceptional and are quite gifted in certain areas, while underdeveloped in others.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of neurodiversity-informed teaching practices and strategies, or willing to learn.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with children and families.
- Patience, empathy, and understanding of the unique needs and challenges of students.
Head Teacher
Responsibilities:
- Support student learning in classes that contractors are running by providing neurodiveristy affirming support, like helping the kids take breaks, access regulation tools (fidgets, water bottle, go outside) etc, and keeping them engaged in the class.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, understood, and empowered to succeed.
- Help check students in and out of classes that contractors are running and communicate and support parents with information, policies, etc.
- Help keep the facilities clean and organized before, during and after classes.
- Help manage the assistant teachers
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field
- Current California Teaching Credential
- Experience working in a classroom setting with students (minimum 3 years)
- Strong understanding of neurodiversity-informed teaching practices (or willing to take trainings to learn).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of neurodiversity.
Assistant Teacher
Responsibilities:
- Support head teacher in supporting students in classes that contractors are running by incorporating neuroaffirming teaching strategies like helping the kids take breaks, access regulation tools (fidgets, water bottle, go outside) etc, and keeping them engaged in the class.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued, understood, and empowered to succeed.
- Help students check in and out of classes, supervise them when they take breaks, outside, etc.
- Help clean up before, during and after the classes.
Requirements:
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- Associates degree or 3+ years experience working with children
- Experience working with students in a classroom setting (1+ year).
- Strong understanding of neurodiversity-informed teaching practices (or willing to take trainings to learn).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of neurodiversity.
