Virtual Learning Assistant, Unbound Academy - $40,000/year USD

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a hybrid role requiring in-person presence in Arizona.What if your role centered on keeping students energized, supported, and eager to participate—with no lesson planning, grading, or academic instruction involved?This position is designed for individuals who connect naturally with children and excel in dynamic settings. At Unbound Academy, a fully virtual, tuition-free charter school, students advance rapidly through academics using AI-powered tools, then engage in live, interactive workshops that emphasize life skills, teamwork, and self-confidence. Your responsibility is to ensure these sessions flow seamlessly and create positive experiences for students.You will serve as the organizational backbone of the student experience. You'll facilitate smooth transitions, assist small groups, maintain high energy levels, and provide encouragement or clarity when students need it. Content instruction is not part of your role—yet your presence is essential to making the model work.If you have experience leading children in camps, after-school settings, athletics, tutoring, or youth programs—and you're drawn to a hybrid position that combines virtual engagement with in-person collaboration—this is an opportunity to make schooling feel more personal and human.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating live virtual workshops by overseeing breakout rooms, transitions, timing, and group dynamicsPromoting student participation using chat, recognition, gentle prompts, and one-on-one check-insEnsuring students remain engaged, confident, and connected across the learning daySupporting lead educators with operational logistics that allow sessions to proceed without interruptionServing as a reliable, familiar presence within student clubs and life-skills programmingWhat You Won’t Be DoingDelivering academic instruction or teaching subject matterDeveloping lesson plans, evaluating student work, or conducting academic assessmentsBuilding curriculum or facilitating workshops on your ownRemaining passive or disengaged—this role demands active involvement and high energyVirtual Learning Assistant Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate engaging, virtual learning sessions by keeping students organized, motivated, and actively involved throughout each workshop experience.Basic RequirementsAvailable to begin immediately or at the end of July (one of the two).Minimum of 1 years of experience mentoring, coaching, tutoring, or working with youthEducational history within U.S., Canadian, or U.K. school systems (K–16); must have completed schooling in one of these countriesPossesses a valid teaching certificate from any U.S. state, or an expired certificate that can be reinstated, with certification transferable to ArizonaExcellent communication abilities and strong proficiency with digital tools and platformsEngaging, student-centered presence with keen attention to detail and seamless facilitationOpen to working in a hybrid capacity in Arizona.About Unbound AcademyUnbound 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.There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!Working with usThis is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $20 USD/hour, which equates to $40,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.Crossover Job Code: LJ-5635-US-Tempe-VirtualLearnin.002