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 seven locations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, bringing together over 140 team members from diverse backgrounds. 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 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 personalized, multi-age, skills-driven, and strength-based system that is supportively led by educators as mentors.
We are looking for passionate Education Facilitators (Support Teachers) to join our team in Sintra, Portugal. This full-time position will work closely with Lead Educators to ensure an outstanding student experience and learning environment every day.
A key responsibility of our support educators is ensuring the duty of care for all children, providing meaningful learning opportunities, and actively mentoring our explorers through their educational journey. Learning is not confined to the classroom—our educators foster experiential, inquiry-based learning both inside and outside the classroom.
*Please note: this posting is part of our talent pipeline and not an immediate opening.
What's in it for you
* Ensure the duty of care for all children
* Foster a culture of learning, acceptance, and well-being
* Inspire students to achieve academic, social, behavioral, and emotional success
* Develop engaging and meaningful activities in collaboration with lead educators and community service providers
* Advocate for children with academic, social-emotional, or behavioral concerns
* Support during Nature Time, Arts, Science, Cooking, and Cultural Immersion Time
* Assist with lunch/snack duty, nap time, and playground supervision
* Help maintain cleanliness and organization of facilities throughout the day
* Substitute for lead educators in case of absence
* Participate in ongoing professional learning and development
* Contribute to an innovative, supportive, and collaborative educational environment
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and vacation
* Discounted tuition for your child to attend Boundless Education
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth
* Framework for experiential leadership, teaching, and learning
* Meals during the day
About you
* Live in Sintra or nearby, in order to commute daily
* Excellent English language skills
* Minimum High School degree
* Initiative, adaptability, and quick thinking in dynamic environments
* Clear and effective communicator
* Willingness to develop expertise in teaching methodologies for students with diverse learning needs
* Strong ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and staff
* Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
* Ability to promote ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality regarding student information
* Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
* Passion for fostering inclusive, engaging, and holistic educational experiences
*Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal records check or equivalent
What's next?
1. Video interview to answer 2-3 key questions about your experience.
2. First call (30 min) with our Recruitment team.
3. Interview with our Head of Education Operations.
4. Panel Interview with the Program Specialist and the Head of Program & Learning Design (60min).
5. Final Interview with the local ECD (60 min).
The process may change slightly as we go along, but we will keep you posted at all times.
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