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.

Assistant Learning Guide — Solstice Hybrid Academy
Part-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$15–$20 per hour (depending on experience)

Learn More at https://www.solsticehybridacad...

ABOUT SOLSTICE HYBRID ACADEMY

Solstice Hybrid Academy is a project-based microschool designed to help students learn through curiosity, creativity, and real-world experiences. Our students engage in hands-on projects, field trips, community experiences, and collaborative exploration.

Solstice is not a traditional classroom. Our team serves as guides and mentors who support students academically, socially, and emotionally while encouraging independence, creativity, and meaningful learning.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Solstice Hybrid Academy is seeking a part-time Assistant Learning Guide to support our unique learning environment. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys working with diverse learners, values experiential education, and is comfortable supporting students in a flexible, non-traditional setting.

The Assistant Learning Guide works alongside the lead Learning Guide to help facilitate daily activities, support student learning, and maintain a positive and organized learning environment.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE UNIQUE

In some ways, you’ll feel like a traditional classroom assistant:

• You’ll support student learning and help maintain a structured environment.
• You’ll help guide students through activities and projects.
• You’ll build strong relationships with students.

In many ways, this role is different from a traditional classroom:

• Learning happens through hands-on projects, field experiences, and creative exploration.
• Students often work at different levels and learning styles.
• Guides act as mentors and facilitators rather than lecturers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Learning Environment

• Assist in maintaining a safe, positive, and organized learning space.
• Help manage transitions between activities and support daily routines.
• Support classroom management and student engagement.

Assist with Project-Based Learning

• Help facilitate hands-on projects and collaborative learning experiences.
• Support students as they work through activities and problem-solving tasks.
• Encourage creativity, curiosity, and exploration.

Support Diverse Learners

• Provide additional support to students who need help staying focused or organized.
• Assist students with varying academic and social-emotional needs.
• Help implement strategies that support neurodiverse learners.

Collaborate with the Teaching Team

• Work closely with the Lead Learning Guide to support daily instruction.
• Assist with preparation for projects, activities, and field experiences.
• Contribute to maintaining a supportive and positive learning culture.

WHO YOU ARE

A Patient and Supportive Educator

• Comfortable working with students with diverse learning needs.
• Experience with special education or differentiated learning is strongly preferred.
• Skilled at helping students stay focused, organized, and engaged.

A Flexible and Creative Thinker

• Enjoys hands-on learning and project-based education.
• Comfortable adapting to a dynamic, non-traditional learning environment.
• Open to new ideas and creative approaches to education.

A Strong Team Member

• Collaborative and communicative with colleagues.
• Reliable, organized, and proactive.
• Passionate about helping students grow academically and personally.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Background in special education, inclusive education, or neurodiverse learners.
• Strong classroom management and student support skills.
• Interest in project-based learning or alternative education models.