Early Years Lead Educators (Barcelona, Spain)

👋 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 programmes 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.
Please note:
- This role is part of our hiring for the upcoming launch in Barcelona. As we are still finalising operational timelines for the location, exact start dates are yet to be confirmed. We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and are committed to keeping shortlisted candidates informed as plans take shape.
- Our business language is English; please submit your application in English.
🙌 About the Role
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 passionate Explorers Lead Educator to join our team for the upcoming launch of Boundless Life in Barcelona.
Working with children in our Explorers age group (1–5 years old), the Explorers Lead is responsible for driving the classroom experience and guiding each child through their individual learning journey. You will create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can explore their natural curiosity, build independence and develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
Learning at Boundless is not confined to the classroom. You'll create meaningful, experiential learning opportunities that make use of the local environment and community while integrating Montessori principles and the Boundless Education Questing framework into everyday learning.
👩‍🏫 What You'll Do
Ensure the duty of care for all children and create a safe, nurturing learning environment
Lead the day-to-day classroom experience for the Explorers age group
Cultivate a strong sense of community, belonging and independence
Foster children's holistic well-being, encompassing their physical, social and emotional development
Implement the Boundless Education Questing framework to create authentic learning experiences
Guide children along personalised learning pathways, responding to their individual interests, strengths and developmental needs
Apply Montessori principles and practices within the Early Years environment
Plan interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities incorporating the local environment and community
Establish developmentally appropriate goals with children and monitor their progress through observation, documentation and feedback
Provide routine updates to parents and carers using our technological tools
Lead parent conferences and contribute to end-of-cohort Growth Trackers
Maximise educational technology tools where developmentally appropriate
Build strong and trusted relationships with parents and carers
Collaborate closely with fellow educators and the wider Education team to maintain high standards of learning and care
Engage in continuous professional learning and contribute to the ongoing development of Boundless Education
✅ About You
General Requirements
Excellent English language skills; Spanish is a strong advantage for this location
Living in Barcelona or nearby, or willing to relocate, and able to commute daily
Minimum two years of teaching experience in Early Years
Experience working with children within the 1–5 age range
Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse learners
Able to thrive in fast-paced, evolving and multicultural environments
A clear, warm and effective communicator with both children and adults
Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning practices
Ability to create a safe, inclusive and child-centred learning environment
Special educational needs or inclusive education experience is a strong advantage
Educational Qualifications
A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education, Early Years Education, Child Development, or a closely related field
Montessori training, with the ability to confidently apply Montessori principles within an Early Years learning environment
Strong knowledge of early childhood development, safeguarding and children's social and emotional needs
Preferred
Formal Montessori certification, such as AMI, AMS or an equivalent recognised Montessori qualification
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, Special Educational Needs, or a related discipline
Experience with inquiry-based, experiential, play-based or other child-centred educational approaches
Familiarity with, or formal study of, the Finnish curriculum
Certification or postgraduate study in special educational needs, inclusive education or learning support
Experience supporting multilingual learners
Current safeguarding or child protection certification
Current first aid or paediatric first aid certification
Evidence of ongoing professional learning relevant to Early Years education
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal records check or equivalent.
🎁 What We Offer
Meaningful impact — help create an educational experience where children grow holistically
Curriculum innovation — pioneer experiential and place-based learning that turns destinations into classrooms
Professional growth — develop within a dynamic international education environment where your role can grow as you grow
Family benefits — enjoy discounted tuition for your children at Boundless Education
Competitive salary and vacation
Meals during the day
Take a look at our policies and benefits here.
✨ What's Next?
Recruitment screening (30 min)
Interview with the Programme Learning & Design team (60 min)
Interview with the Education Centre Director (60 min)
Final check-in with the COO, if required (60 min)
The process might change slightly as we go along — we will keep you posted at all times.
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Employment type
Employee - FT

Work arrangement
No