About this position
SailFuture | St. Petersburg, FL
Design the curriculum. Lead the classroom. Change what school looks like for hard-to-reach teens.SailFuture runs a private, nonprofit high school for system-involved youth and families facing extreme poverty. Students build academic and character foundations in 8th through 10th grade, intern in-house in 11th, and complete an outside apprenticeship in 12th. Every student also sails a 7-week international rite-of-passage expedition aboard our 100-foot school ship.
The job at a glance
Salary
$55,000 to $65,000
Reports to
Head of School
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, in person
Benefits
$250/month toward health insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% match, 15 days PTO
Teach
Build project-based curriculum and lesson plans in your subject, in close partnership with school leadership
Run a hands-on, inquiry-driven classroom built on critical thinking and real-world application
Design end-of-term projects that show what students learned through tangible, high-quality workKeep youth on track
Build relationships
Build strong relationships with students and families that improve behavior, academics, and long-term outcomes
Model and uphold community standards in and out of the classroom
What you bring
2 to 5 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
Why this role
You’ll have room to design what you teach and see what it does for students who need a different kind of school. Small team, in person, and close to the work.
Location and commute
St. Petersburg, FL 33713.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3211497049.