Private High School Educator - Design Curriculum

SailFuture•St. Petersburg, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

SailFuture is hiring an in-person educator for its private nonprofit high school in St. Petersburg, Florida, which serves system-involved youth and families experiencing extreme poverty. Students build academic and character foundations in grades 8–10, complete in-house internships in grade 11, and undertake an outside apprenticeship in grade 12. All students also participate in a seven-week international rite-of-passage expedition aboard the school’s 100-foot ship. The educator will design and teach project-based curriculum, lead a hands-on and inquiry-driven classroom, and develop tangible end-of-term projects that demonstrate student learning. The role also involves building strong relationships with students and families, supporting students’ behavioral and academic progress, and modeling community standards. The position is in person, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and offers room to shape curriculum as part of a small team.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of professional experience.
Experience in teaching, training, or education.
Experience leading teams.
A track record of working with at-risk youth.
Flexibility to thrive in a start-up environment.
A “whatever it takes” mentality.

Responsibilities

Build project-based curriculum and lesson plans in the educator’s subject in close partnership with school leadership.
Run a hands-on, inquiry-driven classroom focused on critical thinking and real-world application.
Design end-of-term projects that demonstrate student learning through tangible, high-quality work.
Keep youth on track.
Build strong relationships with students and families to improve behavior, academics, and long-term outcomes.
Model and uphold community standards in and outside the classroom.