Microschool Guide — Gili Meno, Indonesia (Relocation Role)

There are plenty of teaching jobs. This isn't one of them.

This role takes you to Gili Meno, a small island in Indonesia, where you'll help build a microschool for local children and contribute to work that shapes the island's future. Your days are grounded in real things: kids, families, and the environment around you.

A morning might find you beside a student pushing through a tough math challenge. The afternoon might find you both knee-deep in a reef-health survey, a waste-reduction system, or a soil-regeneration experiment—work tied to what's actually happening on the island.
Your role sits at the intersection of two forces. AI is making personalized academic instruction faster and more accessible. At the same time, this community is working to care for its land, water, and future. You sit in the middle—helping young people grow into capable, motivated humans who can contribute to both.

What you'll do
Mornings — coach students through daily learning. Students use adaptive, AI-powered tools for core academics. You'll keep them moving toward ambitious weekly goals, notice when they're stuck and help them break through, and become an unforgettable guide in their lives.

Afternoons — design and support real-world projects. Reef monitoring, waste reduction, soil-building, environmental storytelling. You'll partner with local experts to shape real projects, then roll up your sleeves alongside students—planting, building, watering, and pushing toward tangible results.

What to expect
This role is rewarding—and it asks a lot of you. You'll be living on a small island, building a new model entrepreneurially, and bringing daily energy, patience, and consistency to your work with children. In return, you'll change children's lives, see the direct impact of your work on a community, and live a life very few people ever experience.

An international move, made easier
This is a relocation role, open to international applicants. We provide relocation support, including visa guidance and help settling into island life. You'll join an international team, and all instruction and project work is conducted in English—no Indonesian language required.
Whether you're an experienced educator craving a complete change of scene, or someone who has always wanted to live and work abroad, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements
Willing to relocate to Gili Meno, Indonesia (relocation support provided)
Bachelor's degree in any field
At least 3 years working with youth ages 5–14 (school, camp, coaching, or youth programs)
Experience managing projects from conception to completion
Fluent English

Nice to have
Hands-on building experience (gardens, systems, events, real-world initiatives)
Experience living or working abroad or in a remote setting
Background as an athletic coach, drama director, debate coach, or camp program leader—someone who motivates kids to perform, not just participate
Familiarity with adaptive learning platforms (Khan Academy, IXL, Lexia)

Who thrives here
You're drawn to a life that's beautiful, remote, and occasionally unpredictable. You love being around kids. You take energy from building something new and don't need a finished system handed to you. If you want a conventional classroom, this won't feel right. If you want adventure, responsibility, and meaningful work, this might be the role for you.

How to apply
Send Amy (amy@guide.school):

A short note on why this role stands out to you
A summary of your background addressing each requirement above
Evidence of cognitive ability (standardized test scores, college transcript, or other external metric)