SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
ASSISTANT GUIDE
Ad Astra is a private school that cultivates the unique genius in each child. Our school consists of four studios Spark (Grades K-2), Discovery (Grades 3-5), Adventure (Grades 6-8), and Launch Pad (Grades 9-12). This is not a traditional model. In all areas of school life, our learners are empowered to be in the driver’s seat of their learning. We combine elements of the Montessori method with Socratic guiding, hands-on experiential missions, rigorous curricula, and adaptive technology. We support each student on their personalized journey by fostering an engaging learning environment that feels more like an adventure than school, while still upholding highly rigorous academic standards. Our real-world missions culminate in a public exhibition of learning every 6-8 weeks to allow our students to demonstrate their brilliance in multiple ways.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Learning Guide in ensuring high levels of each student’s academic achievement and growth
- Assist in building a positive studio culture of hard work, high standards, warmth, and joy
- Implement pedagogical best practices under the guidance of the Learning Guide, aligned to our mission, vision, and values
- Help provide structured academic interventions in response to real-time formative data
- Support the preparation and execution of lesson plans and rigorous, engaging projects for students
- Assist with communication to parents about student progress
- Participate as part of a broader team to support cross-studio programs and initiatives
- Help motivate and build relationships with students
- Aid in creating and facilitating enriching learning experiences for students (guest speakers, field trips, etc.)
- Supervise small groups or mixed-age learners during activities, breaks, and exhibitions
- Prepare learning materials, manage classroom resources, and maintain a safe, organized environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with or managing groups of children
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Prior experience as a teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or in childcare/education settings
- Familiarity with project-based learning, or learner-driven environments
- Comfortable with online learning tools and adaptive technology
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Enthusiastic, patient, and flexible team player
- Genuine passion for children and belief in their ability to learn and grow
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours, through the summer
- Must be able to work holidays and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with or managing groups of children
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
SpaceX Insights
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
