Youth Development Coach $60,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
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Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: This position requires in-person presence in Arizona and is structured as a hybrid role.
Licensed teachers who are prepared to move beyond classroom management and into life-changing mentorship are encouraged to apply.
Imagine a role where your daily work isn't consumed by lesson planning, lectures, or grading—but is instead dedicated to coaching young people to become self-assured, competent individuals.
Unbound Academy redefines what teaching means. This hybrid position supports a tuition-free Arizona virtual charter school where traditional worksheets are replaced by experiential learning and personal development is prioritized. Students handle core academic subjects independently in two concentrated hours each day using AI-driven platforms. Their remaining time is dedicated to cultivating practical skills through facilitated workshops, mentorship, and active exploration.
Your role won't involve delivering predetermined lessons or monitoring a virtual classroom. Instead, you'll facilitate dynamic online sessions that push students to think critically, innovate, work together, and evolve. You'll guide them through storytelling, entrepreneurship, wellness activities, and complex problem-solving while fostering independence, self-confidence, and executive functioning abilities.
This opportunity is not designed for educators seeking to recreate conventional schooling in a virtual format. It's intended for licensed teachers prepared to relocate to Arizona, engage in a hybrid work model, and equip students with capabilities that genuinely prepare them for the real world. If you've grown weary of administrative tasks and are ready to pursue the most impactful work of your teaching career, continue reading.
What you will be doing
- Facilitating engaging virtual workshops centered on life competencies including communication, creative thinking, problem-solving, and self-management
- Coaching students individually and in small group settings to develop confidence, accountability, and executive function skills
- Leveraging platform analytics and behavioral indicators to customize support and monitor individual progress consistently
- Working alongside fellow educators to design and refine project-based learning modules
- Establishing a supportive, energizing atmosphere where students feel recognized, challenged, and inspired to develop
What you will NOT be doing
- Instructing core academic content; adaptive AI tutoring platforms manage those subjects
- Presenting scripted lectures or operating within a traditional classroom framework
- Evaluating worksheets, distributing homework assignments, or developing standardized lesson plans
Key responsibilities
Drive student development and real-world preparedness by facilitating impactful, experiential learning opportunities within a hybrid virtual school environment.
Candidate requirements
- Available to begin employment on August 1st, 2026
- Valid U.S. teaching certificate from any state, or an expired certificate that qualifies for reinstatement, with the ability to transfer certification to Arizona
- Minimum of 2 years of teaching or tutoring experience in virtual or online environments utilizing videoconferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) and e-learning systems (Canvas, Google Classroom, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in mentoring, coaching, tutoring, or leading youth between the ages of 8–14
- K–16 education completed within the U.S., Canada, or U.K. school systems
- Confident virtual presence and proficiency leading students through video platforms
- Available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm U.S. Mountain Time (Arizona time)
- Prepared to work in a hybrid capacity in Arizona
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