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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 families to reclaim time, unlock potential, and reimagine what education can be. Students master their core academics in just two hours a day, and our teachers use an AI-powered learning model that adjusts to each student's pace and interests.
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 student deserves access to a personalized and engaging education. Our 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.
We're hiring in Arizona
Unbound Academy is Arizona's first virtual, tuition-free charter school. Every open role is hybrid: mostly remote, with some in-person responsibilities in Arizona.
You'll teach from home most of the time, and you'll be in the room with your team and your students for the moments that matter — team planning, family meet-and-greets, state testing, and student events across the valley.
Seven reasons teachers stay
AI does the heavy lift. You do the human work.
Lesson planning, grading, and data analysis come off your plate. What's left is the part you became a teacher for.
"There's so much that goes into a day of lesson planning and grading and data analysis. And when AI does that heavy lift for you, you get to focus on the people."
You're a mentor, not a lecturer
The platform delivers instruction. You coach, motivate, and mentor — one student at a time.
"This particular opportunity allows AI to take that seat of instruction and lets you be the cheerleader."
Your evenings are your own again
No stack of papers waiting at 9pm. No Sunday spent building next week's slides.
"The daunting tasks of grading and the things that take the time are not on our plate anymore. It's been a wonderful transition."
Relationships are the job, not the extra
Our teachers consistently say the same thing: the connection with students is what makes this model work.
"The most impactful part about the experience with this school has definitely been the emphasis on relationship building — which is funny, because when I initially joined I thought it would be the AI."
A team that has your back
Small, collaborative, and unusually aligned. Everyone here is building the same thing.
"The students are great. The staff is so supportive. Administration has our backs constantly."
The breakthrough is belief
You get the time to work on confidence, not just content — which is where the real growth starts.
"The biggest obstacle for a lot of learners, especially for kids with disabilities, is the belief in themselves and their potential. Once they believe in self, it really is like endless opportunity for them."
The aha moment belongs to them
You build the conditions, then get out of the way. Watching a student get there without being walked through it is the part that keeps you coming back.
"Seeing the aha moment with students — but having them get to that aha moment on their own. The self-reliance our students have with reading, learning, exploring, doing it without so much of a teacher hand-holding, is a really great thing."
"I found myself spending so much time on everything except for teaching."
Sound like the job you wanted?
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What your day actually looks like
You're with your students all day. Two focused hours on core academics, then life skills, clubs, and coaching.
Get them going
You open the day — energy, goals, and a quick read on who needs you most. "Getting the students amped up in the morning, just ready to start their day."
Two hours of core academics
The adaptive platform delivers instruction. You're coaching: setting goals, unsticking students, troubleshooting, and pointing them to the tools they already have.
One-on-ones and small groups
Mentoring built on high expectations and high support. You use platform data and student signals to personalize what happens next.
Life skills, workshops, and clubs
Public speaking, entrepreneurship, wellness, creativity. You facilitate — students run with it. Last year one 8th grader turned a club project into a real business.
In person, in Arizona
State testing, team planning, family meet-and-greets, and student events. Mostly remote, but not entirely — and that's on purpose.
That's what happens when teachers get to teach and technology handles the rest.
Two roles open right now
Both roles are hybrid — mostly remote, with some in-person responsibilities in Arizona.
Certified Teacher+
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
- Valid U.S. teaching certificate from any state, or an expired certificate eligible for reinstatement, with certification transferable to Arizona
- Strong virtual presence and comfort leading students via video
- Able to work in a hybrid role in Arizona
Add your details and the link to your Google Drive folder.
Reading Interventionist+
You know the switch. The moment a student stops guessing and starts reading with control. They look up and say, "I can do this." If that's the work you want to do every day, you'll feel at home here.
Unbound Academy is a remote-first online school built for real growth, not seat time. We're redesigning how students learn so they progress faster, enjoy the process, and leave with confidence you can measure.
Most weeks, you'll run high-impact intervention sessions. The rest, you'll lead quick motivation check-ins that keep students on track and hitting goals. This role suits people who like autonomy, tight feedback loops, and outcomes they can see. It's not for anyone who wants a fixed script or shies away from data.
If you want to help struggling readers make meaningful gains — and you want the freedom to tailor your approach to each student — we'd like to meet you.
What you will be doing
- Design and deliver virtual small-group and one-on-one reading intervention sessions for students in grades 3–8
- Use reading assessment data to target fluency and comprehension gaps and adjust instruction quickly
- Differentiate activities across multiple reading levels, including support for dyslexia and related reading difficulties
- Track progress in a clear, consistent way and use the data to plan the next sessions
- Run structured motivation check-ins that build confidence, persistence, and pride in growth
What you will NOT be doing
- Teach large, whole-class lessons or lecture from a fixed curriculum
- Follow a pre-scripted program without adapting to student needs and real-time feedback
- Act as a passive "software monitor" without meaningful instruction and connection
- Rely on shallow rewards that do not build lasting motivation
Key responsibilities
Own outcomes for grades 3–8 — measurable gains in fluency and comprehension — by delivering personalized virtual interventions and motivation support that builds confidence.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, or a closely related field
- Reading intervention certification or endorsement (e.g., Arizona Reading Specialist K–12 or equivalent state certification)
- Specialized training or certification in dyslexia intervention (or related structured literacy approaches)
- At least 2 years of experience delivering small-group or one-on-one reading interventions for students in grades 3–8
- Experience supporting students with dyslexia or related reading difficulties
- Ability to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to plan and adjust instruction
- Strong ability to engage and manage students in a virtual setting through clear, motivating communication
- Available to work in a hybrid capacity in Arizona as needed
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Neither role a fit yet?
Leave your name and email and we'll keep you on our list for what opens next in Arizona. To apply for one of the roles above, use the apply form inside that listing.