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Teach with GROW

We’re looking for educators who believe that kids deserve to be truly known — not just managed — and that learning comes alive when it’s rooted in nature, community, and genuine curiosity.

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The role

What you’ll actually be doing

GROW is a secular, nature-rooted homeschool cooperative in Boca Raton, FL. We run small cohorts of 6–12 students across three age bands (Maples K–2, Palms 3–5, and Oaks 6–8) with an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Every screen is off. Every lesson is hands-on. And every child is known by name — really known.

As a GROW educator, you’ll co-teach and lead lessons within our established curriculum frameworks while bringing your own energy, creativity, and expertise into the room. You’ll work closely with other teachers and with parents, who are active participants in our cooperative model.

Day-to-day, you’ll be…

✓Facilitating core curriculum: IEW writing, Mammoth Math, eco-education, and our Money Matters financial literacy program
✓Leading and co-leading Thursday Enrichment sessions (science & art for K–2, modern history and MMUN for 3–8)
✓Designing and running Eco Venture projects — family-led, 11-week environmental action challenges
✓Building authentic relationships with students across your cohort, tracking their growth holistically
✓Collaborating with co-teachers and parent volunteers to plan, adapt, and debrief each week
✓Participating in field experiences, outdoor learning sessions, and community events
✓Mentoring students through the Education Rocks program, where kids fundraise to sponsor a child's school year in Bali

You don’t need to be a certified teacher. We value lived experience, subject-matter depth, warmth, and genuine alignment with our values over formal credentials — though we welcome those too.

At a glance

Type

Part-time, collaborative

Schedule

Tue/Wed Co-op & Thu Enrichment

Location

Boca Raton, FL (in-person)

Cohorts

Maples K–2 · Palms 3–5 · Oaks 6–8

Class size

8:1 student-to-teacher ratio

Environment

Screen-free, nature-rooted

Our Eco-School Gold certification means sustainability and environmental action are woven into everything we do — not just a unit or a day.

Values

What we’re looking for

Skills can be taught. These qualities are what make someone a great fit for GROW.

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Genuine love for children

You see each child as a whole person — not a test score or a behavior problem. You notice the quiet ones and celebrate the loud ones.

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Connection to nature

You believe the outdoors is a classroom. You're comfortable getting muddy, watching bugs, and letting curiosity lead the way outside.

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Screen-free conviction

You embrace learning without screens because you've seen what happens when kids build, create, and explore with their hands and minds.

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Collaborative spirit

Our co-op model means parents are partners, not spectators. You welcome their involvement and thrive in community-led spaces.

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Curiosity-led teaching

You know how to follow a child's question into a full lesson. You don't just teach a curriculum — you teach a child.

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Inclusive heart

GROW is secular, diverse, and radically welcoming. You believe every family deserves to belong and every child deserves to be known.

“The past 11 weeks have been completely soul-filling.”

— A GROW teacher

This is the kind of teaching environment where your work actually matters. Small classes, engaged families, a community that holds each other up — and kids who leave every day excited about what comes next.

Application

Apply to teach at GROW

We read every application carefully. This form is intentionally detailed — not to create friction, but because we genuinely want to know who you are and what you believe about children and learning. Take your time.

About you

Full name *

Email address *

Phone number

City & zip code *

Your background

Education, credentials & relevant training *

You don’t need a teaching license. Tell us what you have and what you’ve done.

How many years have you worked with children, and in what capacity? *

Have you worked in a traditional public, private, or charter school as an educator? *

If yes — describe those roles: school type, grade levels, subjects, and how long

Leave blank if you answered “No” above.

Do you have direct experience with homeschooling or alternative education? *

If yes — describe that experience: what did the day-to-day look like, and what did you learn from it?

Leave blank if you answered “No” above.

If you’ve moved away from traditional schooling toward alternative education — what prompted that shift? What did you have to unlearn, and what did you discover about how children actually learn?

Optional, but we read these carefully.

Which age groups have you worked with? (select all that apply) *

Select at least one

Describe your most meaningful teaching or learning experience *

Your teaching philosophy

What does “whole-child education” mean to you? *

What is your relationship with nature and outdoor learning? *

How do you feel about a fully screen-free learning environment? *

How do you approach classroom dynamics, conflict, and challenging behavior? *

Alignment with GROW

What draws you to GROW specifically? *

Have you explored our website and programs? What resonated most — and what questions do you have? *

Our co-op model means parents are actively involved — they volunteer, they co-lead, they are partners in the work. How do you feel about that? *

GROW is a secular, inclusive, faith-neutral community. Does that feel like a good fit for you? *

We teach Money Matters — a daily financial literacy curriculum for K–8 — as a core part of our program. What's your relationship to teaching financial concepts to young learners? *

Availability & logistics

Which days are you available? (select all that apply) *

Tue/Wed are our core co-op days. Thursday is our Enrichment program. Some roles span all three days; others are day-specific.

Which cohort(s) are you most drawn to? *

What level of commitment are you seeking? *

Can you reliably commute to Boca Raton, FL? *

In your own words

This is the heart of your application. Take your time. There are no right answers — we’re looking for honesty and self-awareness.

What would you bring to the GROW community that is uniquely yours? *

Describe a time you adapted your approach to meet a child exactly where they were *

Our tagline includes “kids are known.” What does that phrase mean to you — in practice, in a classroom? *

Teaching can be deeply energizing — and deeply depleting. How do you stay inspired and take care of yourself in this work? *

Anything else you’d like us to know?

Optional

By submitting this application you agree to us storing and reviewing your information for hiring purposes. We will not share it with third parties.

After submitting, you’ll hear from us within 1–2 weeks. We respond to every application.