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Help shape the future of education in El Salvador.

At Acton Academy El Salvador, we’re building something rare: a learner-driven school where young people develop independence, responsibility, courage, real-world skills, and the ability to think for themselves.

Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador

Five Acton Academy guides together beneath blue, white and gold balloons

The people who make it possible

Our team members are observers, creators, mentors, builders and problem-solvers.

We are an authentic Montessori preschool and an American, bilingual K–12 school. But we are not a traditional school environment.

We value initiative, warmth, professionalism, curiosity, and a growth mindset. If you want meaningful work, a high-trust environment, and the chance to help shape the future of education in El Salvador, please consider applying.

Current openings

Find your place at Acton.

01

Operations · Spanish / English

Operations Lead

We are looking for an organized, empowered, bilingual Operations Lead to create systems, standardize processes, remove friction, stick to the budget, ensure consistency and generally run the day to day at our small school so that we can focus on learning and growing.

The role at a glance

  • Oversee physical space, operations, logistics and systems.
  • Manage purchasing and inventory.
  • Create standard operating procedures and train staff to follow them.
  • Bring a love of systems, organizing, follow-through and solving problems.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English role.
  • Competitive local salary and benefits.
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Role details and application link (PDF).

02

Children’s House / Primary · Ages 3–6 · Full-time

Montessori Co-Guide

Working with the Lead Guide, co-guide a mixed-age Children’s House/Primary studio, observing, preparing the environment and guiding children to develop independence, social skills and love of learning through authentic Montessori practice.

The role at a glance

  • Guide children ages 3–6 in a Montessori environment.
  • Prepare materials and maintain a peaceful, courteous culture.
  • Support independence, concentration and practical life skills.
  • Full-time in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador.
  • Training, competitive salary and benefits.
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03

Spark Studio · Ages 6–8 · Full-time

Guide in a K–2nd Grade Studio

We are looking for a warm, capable Guide to work with children in K–2nd Grade. Our Spark Studio combines Montessori principles with Acton Academy’s learner-driven approach, helping children build strong academic foundations while developing independence, curiosity, responsibility, and a love of learning. The ideal candidate is patient, energetic, growth-minded, and prefers guiding children rather than directing them.

The role at a glance

  • Guide children ages 6–8 in a Montessori environment.
  • Prepare materials and maintain a peaceful, courteous culture.
  • Foster autonomy, critical thinking, responsibility and leadership.
  • Full-time in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador.
  • Training, competitive salary and benefits.
Apply Now

Meaningful work. Room to grow.

Bring your initiative, curiosity and care to a school built around independence and a love of learning.