Spark Studio Guide- Preliminary Screening Questionnaire

This questionnaire takes about 10 minutes. There are no right answers. We’re looking for reflection, honesty, and alignment.

Name

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Phone Number (optional)

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The questions below help us understand your approach to working with young children.

1. Acton Academy Lake Oswego is a non-denominational Christian school. Faith is woven gently into our culture through gratitude, reflection, and respect for each child’s dignity. Are you comfortable working in and supporting a Christian school community as described above?

2. (Optional) What role, if any, does faith or spirituality play in your work with children?

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3. When young children are given real choices, which concern feels most true to you?

4. A 5-year-old is struggling to zip their jacket and is getting frustrated, but is safe. What do you do first?

If you answered "it depends", please explain briefly:

5. In a classroom where some children are building, some are practicing letters, and some are observing quietly, how do you usually feel?

What helps you feel most grounded in that situation?

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6. What are two signs you look for to know a young child is learning, even if they aren’t producing a finished product?

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7. A child is upset because their work didn’t turn out as planned. They are safe but emotional. What do you usually do?

If you answered "it depends", please explain briefly:

8. Describe a recent moment with young children that felt messy or unpredictable. What did you do in the moment?

9. Which statement feels closest to how you approach your work with young children?

Briefly explain why you chose this option.

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10. Our Spark Studio emphasizes child choice, independence, mixed-age learning, and curiosity-driven conversations rather than traditional whole-group lessons. Which part of this approach feels most energizing to you, and which part would stretch or challenge you the most?

11. What is something you intentionally do not do for young children, even though you could?

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12. Imagine stepping out of the room for a few minutes. What do you hope continues without you?

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Have you explored any of Acton Academy’s ideas or resources before today?