SailFuture·St. Petersburg, Florida
The educator will develop course materials, facilitate project-based learning, and serve as a primary contact for students and families. They are also responsible for tracking student behavior and assignment progress while fostering a supportive campus environment.
About SailFuture Academy The SailFuture Academy is a purposefully disruptive, private nonprofit high school in St.
Petersburg, Florida.
We believe that our work should be meaningful and purposeful.
Our ideal candidate is passionate about SailFuture’s mission and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of impacted youth within our community.
Our mission is to empower at-risk students to achieve economic freedom and social mobility through character development and pragmatic, project-based learning.
A SailFuture Academy Educator has a unique opportunity to utilize real-world curriculum to teach students the skills, character, and knowledge necessary to navigate their life and career successfully.
Develop course materials aligned to objectives Engage students in meaningful learning experiences Establish meaningful relationships with students and families Serve as the primary parent contact and campus advisory leader for 10-15 students Submit daily behavior and assignment feedback for each student Develop student and family engagement activities SailFuture is a small team and values in-person collaboration. This position reports directly to our Head of School and maintains a Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm with some after 5pm and weekend time required for recruitment and community events.
2-5 years of professional experience Experience leading teams Previous experience in teaching, training, or education Possess a ‘whatever it takes’ mentality Flexible and able to thrive in a start-up environment Successful track record working with at-risk youth
Benefits: $250 per month employee health contribution 401k with 6% match 2 weeks Paid Time Off
Candidates must have 2-5 years of professional experience, including a background in teaching, training, or education. A successful track record working with at-risk youth and the ability to thrive in a start-up environment are required.
Market context
In Florida, private school high school educator roles can draw steady interest, especially when schools seek candidates with experience teaching, training, or education and a record of working with at-risk youth. These positions are competitive because schools often look for educators who can adapt quickly in a start-up environment while balancing classroom leadership and student support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show relevant youth experience and comfort with change.
