Fast Facts

KaiPod Learning is seeking a Company Pods Lead to manage multiple learning pod sites and oversee a team of Learning Coaches, focusing on student-centered educational programming and community building.

Responsibilities: Manage four KaiPod learning pod sites, supervise a team of Learning Coaches, ensure quality implementation of educational models, and support student engagement and progress monitoring.

Skills: Leadership experience in an educational setting, strong communication, organizational agility, and a commitment to inclusive education are essential.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of classroom teaching experience, and over 5 years in a leadership or instructional coaching role are required; familiarity with alternative education models is preferred.

Location: Remote with travel required, based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $85,000 - $120,000.

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
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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
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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
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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.