Elysian Wellness Campus
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Salary
$23 - $26 / HOUR
The Lead Homeschool Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing a structured learning rhythm for four children using Time4Learning and supplemental activities. This includes preparing weekly lesson plans, managing daily academic progress, and coordinating educational field trips.
Candidates should have experience in homeschooling, tutoring, or early childhood education and be comfortable managing multiple learning levels simultaneously. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check are preferred.
We are seeking a warm, energetic, organized, and experienced Lead Homeschool Teacher / Learning Guide to support four children ages 8, 7, 3, and 2 in a private homeschool setting. This role is ideal for someone who understands the homeschool lifestyle and enjoys creating a structured, engaging, hands-on learning environment for children at different ages, learning levels, and developmental stages. Our family primarily uses Time4Learning as our core curriculum, but we are open to incorporating other curriculum options such as Horizons, hands-on learning activities, unit studies, reading activities, field trips, life skills, creative projects, and enrichment opportunities. We are especially interested in someone with experience as a homeschool parent, former homeschool parent, homeschool co-op teacher, tutor, nanny/educator, early childhood educator, or teacher who enjoys a flexible, family-centered learning environment.
The Lead Homeschool Teacher will be responsible for creating a consistent, nurturing, and engaging homeschool rhythm for all four children. Responsibilities include: Prepare weekly lesson plans for multiple ages and learning levels Use Time4Learning as the primary curriculum while supplementing with worksheets, reading, hands-on activities, projects, and other curriculum as needed Support core subjects including reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and age-appropriate preschool learning Provide individualized support for each child based on age, personality, strengths, learning style, and developmental needs Help keep the older children on track with daily assignments, lessons, reading, and skill-building Support the younger children with play-based learning, books, songs, letters, numbers, fine motor activities, imaginative play, and age-appropriate structure Plan and coordinate weekly field trips connected to learning themes, community experiences, nature, science, art, history, practical life skills, or enrichment Create a balanced daily rhythm that may include academic work, outdoor time, creative activities, reading, meals/snacks, rest breaks, and hands-on learning Keep children engaged, safe, and on task throughout the day Manage different personalities and energy levels with patience, consistency, and positive guidance Redirect behavior calmly and respectfully while maintaining structure Track completed work, progress, learning goals, and areas needing extra support Communicate regularly with parents about lessons, progress, concerns, supplies needed, upcoming field trips, and schedule needs Help keep the learning area organized, clean, and prepared for the next school day Bring creativity, patience, flexibility, and joy into the homeschool environment
Energetic and able to keep up with four young children Patient, nurturing, and confident with different ages and personalities Experienced with homeschooling, teaching, tutoring, nannying, or child development Comfortable supporting children at multiple learning levels at the same time Organized and able to plan ahead Creative and able to make learning fun, hands-on, and meaningful Comfortable using online curriculum and supplementing with offline learning Able to balance structure with flexibility Calm under pressure and able to redirect children with kindness and firmness Excited about weekly field trips, outdoor learning, and real-world experiences Reliable, trustworthy, punctual, and family-centered Comfortable communicating with parents about progress, needs, and concerns
Homeschooling experience as a parent, teacher, tutor, or co-op leader Experience with Time4Learning, Horizons, Abeka, The Good and the Beautiful, Masterbooks, or similar curriculum Early childhood education experience Elementary education experience Experience teaching or caring for multiple children at once Experience creating lesson plans or weekly learning schedules Experience planning field trips or enrichment activities CPR/First Aid certification Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, if assisting with transportation Ability to pass a background check
Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate understands that homeschooling is not just “school at home.” We are looking for someone who can create a peaceful, structured, and engaging environment where children can learn, explore, ask questions, move their bodies, build confidence, and grow at their own pace. This person should be comfortable moving between elementary lessons, preschool learning, toddler engagement, snack breaks, sibling dynamics, field trip prep, hands-on activities, and daily routines while maintaining a calm and positive atmosphere. The right person will be able to bring structure without being rigid, creativity without chaos, and warmth while still helping the children stay focused and accountable.
Compensation This position pays $23–$26 per hour, based on experience, schedule, and responsibilities. Higher consideration will be given to candidates with experience in homeschooling, multi-age teaching, curriculum planning, early childhood education, lesson preparation, and field trip coordination. Approved field trip expenses, activity fees, gas, parking, and homeschool supply costs will be covered separately through a provided Chime card.
Please submit your resume and a brief note sharing your experience with homeschooling, teaching, tutoring, nannying, early childhood education, or working with children of different ages. Please also include any curriculum experience, field trip planning experience, and why you are interested in supporting a homeschool family.
Market context
In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.
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