Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required., 3–5 years of classroom teaching experience., 5+ years in a leadership or instructional coaching role., Strong understanding of personalized and alternative education models..

Key responsibilities:

Manage and supervise four learning pod sites and a team of eight Learning Coaches.

Ensure high-quality implementation of KaiPod’s learning model through regular site visits and coaching.

Lead professional development initiatives and create training resources for staff.

Collaborate with microschool founders, support student progress, and contribute to program growth.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Company Pods Lead

LOCATION: Remote with Travel (Phoenix, Arizona Based)

START DATE: Summer 2025

Overview of KaiPod and the Position

KaiPod Learning is reshaping education by supporting both company-operated learning pods and independent microschool founders across the country. Our learning pods serve students in small, supportive groups led by trained Learning Coaches, using personalized, family-selected curricula. We also empower entrepreneurial founders launching microschools of all models—faith-based, outdoor, gifted, and more—to bring their educational vision to life.
As we grow, we're seeking a Company Pods Lead to take a leadership role in managing four KaiPod Learning Centers and a team of eight Learning Coaches. This is a dynamic, high-impact position ideal for someone with a background in school leadership, a passion for innovation in education, and a desire to develop strong, student-centered communities.

The Company Pods Lead will be responsible for the overall quality, consistency, and effectiveness of programming at four KaiPod sites, directly supervising and coaching a team of Learning Coaches. You will set the tone for culture, student engagement, and academic excellence at each site, while also contributing to the broader growth and impact of KaiPod’s national network.

This is a highly collaborative role that combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, and hands-on support for educators. You’ll serve as a model for educational excellence and lead with empathy, adaptability, and a deep commitment to student success.

Key Responsibilities

Site & Team Leadership

Directly manage 4 learning pod sites and supervise 8 Learning Coaches
Conduct regular site visits to ensure high-quality implementation of KaiPod’s learning model
Build strong, positive team culture across sites through regular coaching, team meetings, and recognition
Support Learning Coaches in student progress monitoring, family communication, and social-emotional development

Professional Development & Coaching

Provide individualized coaching, feedback, and goal-setting for each Learning Coach
Lead professional development initiatives aligned to KaiPod’s instructional vision and whole-child framework
Create and maintain a library of training resources for Learning Coaches, Catalyst Fellows, and Microschool Partners

Academic Oversight & Operations

Oversee MAP testing process and support data-driven goal setting and instructional adjustments
Support implementation and progress tracking across various virtual and personalized curricula
Ensure academic and enrichment programming is high quality, inclusive, and engaging

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with microschool founders and partners to share best practices and align programming
Help support marketing and recruitment through participation in events, family engagement, and site storytelling
Contribute to summer program design and support execution through staff training and monitoring

What You Bring

Proven Leadership Experience: At least five years in a leadership role, managing or coaching educators
Instructional Expertise: Minimum of 3–5 years teaching, with a deep understanding of personalized and alternative education models
Strong Communication & Relationship Skills: Able to inspire, coach, and build trust with team members and families
Organizational Agility: Comfortable managing complex schedules, coordinating multiple sites, and solving challenges quickly
Commitment to Inclusion & Neurodiversity: Deep understanding of how to support diverse learners in creative and student-centered ways
Growth Mindset: Seeks feedback, takes initiative, and stays solutions-oriented in the face of challenge

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with homeschooling, microschooling, or school choice movements
Experience working with neurodivergent students or implementing executive functioning strategies
Exposure to a range of academic models (e.g., Montessori, PBL, classical, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of classroom teaching experience
5+ years in a leadership or instructional coaching role
Ability to travel periodically to pod sites
Live in the Phoenix Metro area

Ready to lead a team that's reshaping education, one pod at a time?
Join KaiPod Learning and help create spaces where students are seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

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