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Unbound Academy is Arizona’s first virtual, tuition-free charter school, designed to make grades 4-8 limitless, personal, and exciting. This isn’t just an alternative to the traditional school system. It’s a revolutionary way for your family to reclaim time, unlock potential, and reimagine what education can be. At Unbound Academy, students can master their core academics in just two hours a day. Our teachers use an AI-powered learning model to adjust to each child’s pace and interests, ensuring progress happens twice as fast as in a typical classroom.
By cutting out the fluff and streamlining coursework, we not only make a significant academic impact—we make learning fun, personal, and incredibly effective. Unbound Academy is built on the belief that every child deserves access to a personalized and engaging education. We harness the power of technology and innovative teaching methods to create an environment where students thrive. Our unique approach allows students to master academic concepts at an accelerated pace, freeing up time to explore their passions and develop crucial life skills, all within a supportive online community.
Associate Guide - Virtual
Location
Arizona, United States
Type
Long-term role
Salary
USD$60,000/yr
Job Description
Posted on:
Feb 3, 2026
Calling licensed teachers who are ready to stop managing school and start changing lives.
What if your job no longer revolved around lesson plans, lectures, or grading—but instead focused entirely on mentoring kids to become confident, capable humans?
At Unbound Academy, teaching looks different by design. This is a hybrid role supporting a fully virtual, tuition-free Arizona charter school that replaces worksheets with hands-on learning and puts personal growth at the center. Students complete core academics independently using AI-powered tools in two focused hours a day. The rest of their time is spent building real skills through guided workshops, coaching, and exploration.
You won’t be delivering scripted lessons or policing a virtual classroom. You’ll be leading high-energy online sessions that challenge students to think, create, collaborate, and grow. You’ll mentor them through storytelling, entrepreneurship, wellness, and problem-solving while helping them develop independence, confidence, and executive function.
This role is not for educators trying to replicate traditional school on Zoom. It’s for licensed teachers willing to relocate to Arizona, work in a hybrid model, and support students in a way that actually prepares them for life. If you’re done with classroom busywork and ready to do the most meaningful work of your career, keep reading.
What you will be doing
- Leading interactive virtual workshops focused on life skills such as communication, creativity, problem-solving, and self-direction
- Mentoring students one-on-one and in small groups to build confidence, ownership, and executive functioning
- Using platform data and student signals to personalize support and track progress over time
- Collaborating with fellow educators to design and continuously improve project-based learning experiences
- Creating a safe, high-energy environment where students feel seen, challenged, and motivated to grow
What you will not be doing
- Teaching core academic subjects; those are handled by adaptive AI tutors
- Delivering scripted lectures or managing a traditional classroom model
- Grading worksheets, assigning homework, or preparing standardized lesson plans
Key Responsibilities
Support student growth and life readiness by leading transformative, real-world learning experiences within a hybrid, fully virtual school model.
Candidate requirements
- Available to start on August 1st, 2026
- Valid U.S. teaching certificate from any state, or an expired certificate eligible for reinstatement, with certification transferable to Arizona
- At least 2 years of experience teaching or tutoring in virtual or online settings using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) and e-learning tools (Canvas, Google Classroom, or similar)
- At least 3 years of experience mentoring, coaching, tutoring, or leading youth ages 8–14
- Educated (K–16) within the U.S., Canada, or U.K. school systems
- Strong virtual presence and comfort leading students via video
- Willing to work full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm U.S. Mountain Time (Arizona time)
- Willing to work in a hybrid role in Arizona
Assistant Guide - Virtual
Location
Mesa, Arizona, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Chandler, Casa Grande, Buckeye, Tempe, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Lake Havasu City, Marana, Maricopa, Peoria, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tucson or Yuma, United States
Salary
USD$40,000/yr
Job Description
Posted on:
Feb 3, 2026
What if your job was to keep kids energized, supported, and excited to show up—without lesson plans, grading, or academic pressure?
This role exists for people who are great with kids and thrive in motion. In Unbound Academy’s fully virtual, tuition-free charter model, students move quickly through academics using AI tools, then spend the rest of their day in live, interactive workshops focused on life skills, collaboration, and confidence. Your job is to help those moments run smoothly and feel great for students.
You’ll be the connective tissue of the experience. You’ll manage transitions, support small groups, keep momentum high, and step in when a student needs encouragement or clarity. You won’t teach content—but without you, the experience doesn’t work.
If you’ve led kids in camps, after-school programs, sports, tutoring, or youth organizations—and you’re excited by a hybrid role that blends virtual energy with real-world collaboration—this is a chance to help school feel human again.
What you will be doing
- Supporting live virtual workshops by managing breakout rooms, transitions, pacing, and group flow
- Encouraging participation through chat, shout-outs, nudges, and personal check-ins with students
- Helping students stay engaged, confident, and connected throughout the learning day
- Assisting lead educators with behind-the-scenes logistics that keep sessions running smoothly
- Acting as a consistent, trusted presence in student clubs and life-skills tracks
What you will not be doing
- Creating lesson plans, grading work, or assessing academics
- Designing curriculum or running workshops independently
- Sitting back or observing passively—this is an active, high-energy role
- Teaching academic subjects or delivering instructional content
Key Responsibilities
Support vibrant, virtual learning experiences by ensuring students remain engaged, organized, and energized throughout each workshop session.
Candidate requirements
- Available to start on August 1, 2026
- At least 3 years of experience mentoring, coaching, tutoring, or leading youth
- Educational background within U.S., Canadian, or U.K. school systems (K–16); must have attended school in one of these countries
- Strong communication skills and high comfort operating across digital platforms
- Energizing, student-first presence with strong attention to detail and smooth transitions
- Willing to work full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm U.S. Mountain Time (UTC-7)
- Willing to work in a hybrid role in Arizona.
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