Assistant Guide | Flourish Schools | Maricopa, AZ $36,000-42,000 About Flourish Flourish is a growing network of private microschools across the greater Phoenix area serving students in grades 3-8. We believe school should be more human, more joyful, and more intentional. Our small campuses use project-based and skills-focused learning to build curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and genuine student ownership. We're not a traditional school — and we're proud of it. The Role We're looking for an Assistant Guide to join the team at our Maricopa campus. You'll work alongside our Lead Guides, supporting students throughout the school day in a close-knit, dynamic learning environment. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role. You won't be grading worksheets in the back of the room — you'll be in the thick of it, helping students work through real projects, navigate challenges, and build the skills they'll carry far beyond middle school. What You'll Do Support Lead Guides throughout the school day across instructional and non-instructional activities Work directly with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning Help facilitate project-based learning activities and keep students on track Build genuine relationships with students and contribute to a positive, growth-oriented campus culture Assist with classroom logistics, transitions, and day-to-day campus operations Collaborate closely with the team to support student success What We're Looking For A genuine love for working with middle schoolers (grades 3-8) — no prior experience required Patience, flexibility, and a growth mindset — this is not a traditional school setting Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds Reliability and a team-first attitude; our small campuses depend on every person showing up Any background where you had to jump in, multitask, and get things done under pressure (retail, food service, customer service, etc.) is a plus, whether or not it involved kids A high school diploma or equivalent is required; no college or education background needed

The Details Location:

Maricopa, AZ Contract:

12-month full-time contract

Schedule:

This is not a traditional school schedule — we do not follow a standard academic calendar with full summers off. You'll work year-round as part of a committed, full-time team. Learn more about us at flourishschools.com Flourish Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Pay:

$36,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year Application Question(s): What is your personal email address? What is your phone number? What draws you to working with kids? (No prior experience needed — we want to hear why this matters to you.) Tell us about a time you were given a goal or idea and had to figure out the details yourself. What did you do? Ability to

Commute:

Maricopa, AZ 85138 (Required)

Work Location:

In person