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 workshops or sessions in your areas of expertise and passion

Direct small group or individual instruction as guided by the Lead Teacher, working cooperatively by sharing ideas and concerns

Implement behaviour management activities that promote a safe learning environment for all

Mobilise and develop resources to support instructional activities planned by the Lead Teacher

Cover for Lead Teachers when they are sick or unavailable

Support educators during Nature Time, Arts, Science, Cooking, and Cultural Immersion sessions

Assist with lunch/snack duty, nap duty, and playground supervision

Help maintain clean and organised facilities throughout the day

About You

Excellent English language skills; French is a strong advantage for this location

Live in Annecy or nearby, able to commute daily

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field

Willingness to develop knowledge in crisis prevention, intervention, and management

Willingness to gain knowledge of effective teaching methodologies for students with disabilities

Ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in ambiguous environments

Ability to promote ethical behaviour and maintain confidentiality regarding students

Proactive, adaptable, and able to apply quick thinking in a fast-growing environment

• 🎁 What We Offer
• (Both Roles)

Meaningful impact – create the education where children grow holistically

Curriculum innovation – pioneer place-based learning that turns destinations into classrooms

Opportunities for professional growth - Step into a dynamic environment where your role can grow as you grow

• •Family benefits - Enjoy discounted tuition for your children at our Boundless Schools
• Take a look at our policies and benefits here

✨ What's Next?

Recruitment screening (30 min)

Interview with Program 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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