Elementary Lead Teacher & Homeschool Program Coordinator
Nature & Project-Based Learning
Life Village Homeschool Enrichment Program
Tampa, Florida | Flexible Schedule
$30,000–$45,000 Annually Depending on Schedule & Responsibilities
$25–$30 Per Hour Based on Experience & Qualifications
Build a Program. Inspire Families. Teach with Purpose.
Life Village is seeking an exceptional educator to help launch and lead our new Homeschool Enrichment Program opening this fall.
This is more than a teaching position. As the Lead Teacher & Homeschool Program Coordinator, you will help build a one-of-a-kind learning community while serving as the primary contact for homeschool families. You will lead instruction, oversee daily program operations, support admissions and enrollment, and help shape the future growth of Life Village.
Our program blends project-based learning, differentiated instruction, STEM, leadership, entrepreneurship, life skills, and meaningful indoor and outdoor learning experiences.* Nature *is an extension of the classroom, allowing students to connect academic learning with real-world experiences that foster curiosity, resilience, creativity, and independence.
About Life Village
Life Village is an extension of Life International Academy located on a beautiful six-acre campus in Tampa, Florida. Students participate in mixed-age learning throughout the day, including: Forest Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (Grades 1–3), Upper Elementary (Grades 4–6)
Students learn through:
- Project-Based Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Montessori-Inspired Education
- Nature & Outdoor Learning
- STEM & Innovation
- Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy
- Leadership Development
- Gardening & Sustainability
- Community Service
- Practical Life Skills
Position Highlights
- Flexible schedule
- Beautiful six-acre nature campus
- Small mixed-age learning groups
- Assistant teacher and administrative support
- Creative freedom and curriculum design As long as it’s Nature-Based.
- Opportunity to develop and launch our Forest Kindergarten pilot program
- Opportunity to help build a new educational model from the ground up
- Leadership growth and long-term advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Lead a mixed-age homeschool enrichment program serving Forest Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (Grades 1–3), and Upper Elementary (Grades 4–6).
- Plan and deliver engaging project-based, Montessori-inspired lessons using differentiated instruction.
- Blend indoor academics with outdoor learning through gardening, sustainability, animal care, STEM, nature exploration, and practical life skills.
- Lead the development of our Forest Kindergarten pilot program and help grow the homeschool program.
- Foster a positive classroom culture through strong organization, leadership, and behavior management.
- Serve as the primary contact for homeschool families, supporting admissions, enrollment, communication, and community engagement.
- Coordinate field trips, special events, and program activities while maintaining student records and daily operations.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for an educator who is equally passionate about strong academics and meaningful real-world learning and appreciates learning in Nature and the outdoors.
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
- Experience with homeschool programs, microschools, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, or differentiated multi-age classrooms preferred.
- Strong classroom leadership, differentiated instruction, organization, and positive behavior management skills.
- Passion for project-based learning, nature-based education, gardening, sustainability, animal care, and practical life skills.
- Comfortable working with children and families from diverse cultural and international backgrounds.
- Comfortable teaching outdoors and incorporating Nature.
- Excited to help build an innovative homeschool program from the ground up.
Compensation & Benefits
$30,000–$45,000 annually depending on schedule, experience, and program responsibilities.
$25–$35 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include:
- Flexible scheduling with opportunities for growth.
- Tuition discounts for eligible employees' children.
- Staff apparel.
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership position as the program expands.
- Additional performance bonuses available as enrollment and program growth milestones are achieved.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Resume: [email protected]
- Brief cover letter explaining your experience with differentiated instruction, homeschool education experience and project-based learning.
- Teaching portfolio or media showcasing classroom projects, outdoor learning experiences, or innovative instructional practices if available.
- Three professional references.
Life Village Homeschool Enrichment Program
An Extension Program of Life International Academy
Tampa, Florida
www.lifeia.org
Pay: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience leading Homeschool program?
- Have you incorporated Nature and sustainability in your teaching ?
- Have you development a nature-based curriculum/lesson before?
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 4 years (Required)
Location:
- Tampa, FL 33592 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
