Pathfinder Lead & Support Educators (Annecy,France)

👋 About Boundless Life
Boundless Life is redefining the way families live, work, and learn by empowering them to embrace a nomadic lifestyle that fosters deeper connections and personal growth. We provide family-friendly accommodations, an innovative education system that travels with you, and vibrant communities of like-minded individuals. Our mission is to create immersive "live abroad" experiences that balance professional commitments with enriching personal development.
Since our founding in 2021, we've rapidly expanded to eight locations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Our growth reflects our commitment to transforming the experience economy and making a meaningful impact on how families integrate work, education, and exploration into their lives. At Boundless Life, we believe in the power of community and the importance of a holistic approach to education. Our programs are designed to inspire curiosity, build resilience, and nurture a global perspective, preparing children for an ever-changing future.
Join us in pioneering a new way of living that harmoniously blends work, learning, and adventure, enabling families to thrive in a connected and dynamic world.
🙌 The Roles
Boundless Education is transforming current systems of education. Our educational concept empowers all children to explore their natural creativity, discover their true passions, and shape their own future. We apply the renowned Finnish Curriculum integrated with best pedagogical practices from around the world to create a personalised, multi-age, skills-driven and strength-based system that is supportively led by educators as mentors.
We are looking for a Primary Years Lead Teachers and a Support Educators to join our Pathfinders program, designed for students aged 6–12, at our exciting new location in Annecy, France.
Please note: This is a new location launch. We are aiming for a January 2027 start date and will be providing more clarity on the exact timeline soon. We appreciate your patience and excitement as we bring Boundless Life to Annecy!
👩‍🏫 Role 1: Primary Years Lead Teacher
The Lead Teacher drives the classroom experience, guiding children through personalised learning pathways and implementing Boundless Education's Questing framework. This is a leadership role within the classroom, responsible for the full learning journey of each child.
What You'll Do
Ensure the duty of care for all children
Cultivate a sense of community and belonging
Foster holistic well-being, encompassing physical, social, and emotional health
Implement the Boundless Education Questing framework for authentic learning experiences
Guide children along personalised learning pathways
Provide routine updates to parents using technological tools
Establish goals with children and monitor progress with verbal and written feedback
Plan interdisciplinary lessons incorporating local experiences
Apply inquiry-based learning strategies
Maximise educational technology tools for learning
Lead conferences and collect data for end-of-cohort Growth Trackers
Collaborate with colleagues to set high learning standards in a best-practice environment
Engage in continuous professional learning for personal and educational growth
Build strong connections with parents and carers
About You
Excellent English language skills; French is a strong advantage for this location
Live in Annecy or nearby, able to commute daily
Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
Minimum 3 years of full-time classroom experience
Ability to thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments
Clear and effective communicator
Experience with inquiry-based educational programs and collaborative teams
Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse learners
Special needs expertise is a great plus
Knowledge of child safety, psychological needs, research-supported instructional techniques, and assessment strategies
👩‍🏫 Role 2: Support Educator
Support Educators are partners in education, working alongside the Lead Teacher to provide the best possible experience for each child. The role is designed to assist the classroom teacher and allow for more effective utilisation of their professional knowledge and abilities.
What You'll Do
Accountability for Learning
Inspire students to achieve maximum learning by employing various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to succeed academically, socially, behaviourally, and emotionally
Develop engaging and meaningful activities in collaboration with educational professionals and community service providers to ensure an outstanding student experience every day
Lead small group instruction and collect required data to determine each child's progress in line with their individual education plan (IEP)
Foster a culture of learning and acceptance by advocating for children with academic, social-emotional, or behavioural concerns, and model appropriate social skills in the classroom
Instructional Design & Practice
Dedicate some hours per week to lead, plan, and teach works

Employment type
Employee - FT

Work arrangement
No