Private High School Educator - Design Curriculum

SailFuture•St. Petersburg, FL

10d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

SailFuture is hiring an educator to design curriculum and lead a classroom at its private, nonprofit high school serving system-involved youth and families facing extreme poverty. Students build academic and character foundations in grades 8–10, intern in-house in grade 11, and complete an outside apprenticeship in grade 12. Each student also participates in a seven-week international rite-of-passage expedition aboard the school’s 100-foot ship. The educator will develop project-based curriculum and lesson plans in their subject in partnership with school leadership, lead a hands-on and inquiry-driven classroom, and create end-of-term projects that demonstrate student learning through tangible work. The role also includes keeping youth on track, building relationships with students and families, and upholding community standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in person. The position pays $55,000–$65,000 and reports to the Head of School.

Requirements

Two to five years of professional experience.
Teaching, training, or education experience.
Experience leading teams.
A track record 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 out of the classroom.