About KaiPod Learning
KaiPod Learning brings together small groups (pods) of 10–12 students who live nearby and are enrolled in online or homeschool programs. We provide a safe, structured, and engaging in-person environment where students can thrive socially and academically, while parents gain peace of mind. At the heart of each pod is a KaiPod Learning Coach.
Position Overview
KaiPod Learning Coaches create learning spaces where students are safe, supported, focused, and excited to learn. They serve as mentors, academic guides, enrichment facilitators, and trusted partners to families. Unlike a traditional teacher, a KaiPod Coach tailors support to each student’s individual learning program—fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and curiosity through daily interactions.
What Makes This Role Unique
In some ways, you’ll feel like a teacher:
- You’ll build meaningful relationships with students and their families.
- You’ll support academic growth and guide enrichment activities.
- You’ll help shape a positive, inclusive culture in your pod.
But in many ways, this is not a traditional classroom role:
- Students follow their own online school or homeschool curriculum.
- Your role is to personalize their experience—through goal-setting, coaching, executive functioning support, and social facilitation.
- You have more autonomy to make learning joyful—planning field trips, hosting theme days, launching clubs, and more.
Primary Responsibilities
Build a Thriving Pod Culture
- Create an inclusive, positive, and safe environment where students enjoy learning and socializing
- Facilitate daily enrichment activities and encourage student voice and collaboration
- Support students in developing essential life skills, like communication, problem-solving, and empathy
Guide Academic Growth
- Understand each student’s academic program, strengths, and needs
- Provide on-demand academic help and executive functioning support
- Set and track academic goals with students and families
- Use tools like Newton to document progress and maintain transparency
Partner with Families
- Serve as the primary point of contact for families
- Share weekly updates and insights into each student’s progress and experience
- Build trust and community through clear communication, empathy, and responsiveness
Lead Locally, Collaborate Nationally
- Represent KaiPod in your community and grow your local network
- Occasionally attend local events to build partnerships and increase pod visibility
- Capture and share the magic happening in your pod with families and the broader KaiPod team
Who You Are
An Outstanding Learning Coach
- Deeply knows and motivates students
- Familiar with academic standards and core content areas (ELA, math, science, social studies)
- Skilled in supporting executive functioning and neurodiverse learners
- Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating multiple online platforms
- Experience teaching 3rd–6th grade or leading small group instruction preferred
A Natural Culture Builder
- Creates environments where kids feel safe, connected, and excited to learn
- Plans and delivers engaging enrichment activities tailored to student interests
- Communicates proactively and professionally with families
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong sense of initiative
A Local Leader and Connector
- Connected (or eager to connect) to your local homeschool or parent community
- Willing to share about KaiPod and represent your pod at community events
- Passionate about building strong relationships with families and students
A Strong Team Member
- Open to feedback and committed to personal growth
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and flexible in a dynamic startup environment
Learn more about the KaiPod model by clicking here.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least 4 years of teaching experience.
- Experience working with students with neurodiversities
- Other experience working with young people (e.g. - coaching) is also prioritized.
Compensation
- Compensation commensurate with experience.