What are the responsibilities and job description for the KaiPod Learning Site Director/Learning Coach IN PERSON 26-27 SY position at KaiPod Learning?
Site Director / Lead Learning Coach
KaiPod Learning — Orlando, FL
2026–2027 School Year | Full-Time | In-Person
Locations: Pinar Elementary & Westpointe Elementary (Orange County Public Schools)
About The Opportunity
KaiPod Learning is launching innovative microschools within Orange County Public Schools, bringing personalized, student-centered learning into a public school setting.
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role in a new model of education, combining small-group learning, academic coaching, and real-world skill development in a highly relational environment.
Position Summary
The Site Director leads a small learning pod of 10–12 students, alongside a Learning Coach. This team is responsible for the overall success of the site, including:
Key Responsibilities
Academic Coaching & Student Support
Required:
KaiPod Learning provides small, in-person learning environments for students enrolled in online or homeschool programs. We focus on academic support, social development, and creating a structured, engaging space where students thrive.
KaiPod Learning — Orlando, FL
2026–2027 School Year | Full-Time | In-Person
Locations: Pinar Elementary & Westpointe Elementary (Orange County Public Schools)
About The Opportunity
KaiPod Learning is launching innovative microschools within Orange County Public Schools, bringing personalized, student-centered learning into a public school setting.
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role in a new model of education, combining small-group learning, academic coaching, and real-world skill development in a highly relational environment.
Position Summary
The Site Director leads a small learning pod of 10–12 students, alongside a Learning Coach. This team is responsible for the overall success of the site, including:
- Student academic progress
- Learning environment and culture
- Family communication
- Daily operations and logistics
Key Responsibilities
Academic Coaching & Student Support
- Monitor student progress and academic goals
- Use data (MAP, Lexia, Zearn, etc.) to guide support
- Provide regular 1:1 check-ins and goal-setting
- Plan and facilitate one daily enrichment block (60 minutes)
- Build a safe, inclusive, and engaging space
- Support collaboration, independence, and life skills
- Serve as the primary point of contact for families
- Share weekly updates and monthly plans
- Address questions and concerns proactively
- Manage scheduling, materials, and budget
- Maintain safety procedures and compliance
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Work cooperatively and synergistically with your site partner
- Collaborate with KaiPod staff across all pod sites as well as the larger central team
- Small group setting (10–12 students)
- Focus on coaching vs. direct instruction
- Autonomy to design enrichment, projects, and experiences
- Blend of teaching, leadership, and operations
- Located within public schools, expanding access to innovative learning
Required:
- Active Florida teaching certificate
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 6 years of teaching experience
- Background supporting neurodiverse learners
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfort with education technology and online platforms
- Experience with personalized learning or small-group instruction
- Experience in administrative or site leadership roles
- Full-time, in-person role
- School-year calendar
- Reports to: Head of Company Pods
- Location: Orlando, FL (Pinar Elementary & Westpointe Elementary)
KaiPod Learning provides small, in-person learning environments for students enrolled in online or homeschool programs. We focus on academic support, social development, and creating a structured, engaging space where students thrive.