Virtual Student Mentor, Unbound Academy (Remote) - $60,000/year USD

Alpha School; Surprise (AZ); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Unbound Academy is a hybrid, fully virtual Arizona charter school seeking virtual student mentors to guide students in life skills, entrepreneurship, and well-being. The role focuses on interactive online workshops rather than traditional teaching, using AI-driven tools to tailor support for 8–14 year olds.

This is a full-time contractor position with Crossover, offering $30/hour ($60,000/year based on 40 hours/week and 50 weeks/year).

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. teaching certificate from any state or eligible reinstatement with Arizona transferability.
• Clear, engaging communication suited for ages 8–14, with an energetic virtual presence.
• Comfort leading students live via video and managing transitions.
• Able to work in a hybrid role in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive virtual workshops focused on life skills and self-direction.
• Mentor students one-on-one and in small groups to build confidence.
• Use platform data to personalize support and track progress weekly.
• Collaborate with educators to design and improve project-based learning.
• Create a safe, high-energy environment where students are challenged to grow.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Clear communication

Virtual presence

Hybrid work Arizona

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

• Hybrid AZ
• W2
• $60K/yr

Calling virtual student mentors who are ready to stop managing school and start changing lives.

What if your job no longer revolved around lesson plans, lectures, or grading—but instead focused entirely on mentoring kids to become confident, capable humans?

At Unbound Academy, mentoring looks different by design. This is a hybrid role supporting a fully virtual, tuition-free Arizona charter school that replaces worksheets with hands‑on learning and puts personal growth at the center. Students complete core academics independently using AI‑powered tools in two focused hours a day. The rest of their time is spent building real skills through guided workshops, coaching, and exploration.

You won't be delivering scripted lessons or policing a virtual classroom. You'll be leading high‑energy online sessions that challenge students to think, create, collaborate, and grow. You’ll mentor them through storytelling, entrepreneurship, wellness, and problem‑solving while helping them develop independence, confidence, and executive function.

This role is not for mentors trying to replicate traditional school on Zoom. It's for licensed teachers willing to relocate to Arizona, work in a hybrid model, and support students in a way that actually prepares them for life. If you're done with classroom busywork and ready to do the most meaningful work of your career, keep reading.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading interactive virtual workshops focused on life skills such as communication, creativity, problem‑solving, and self‑direction
• Mentoring students one‑on‑one and in small groups to build confidence, ownership, and executive functioning
• Using platform data and student signals to personalize support and track progress over time
• Collaborating with fellow educators to design and continuously improve project‑based learning experiences
• Creating a safe, high‑energy environment where students feel seen, challenged, and motivated to grow

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Teaching core academic subjects; those are handled by adaptive AI tutors
• Delivering scripted lectures or managing a traditional classroom model
• Grading worksheets, assigning homework, or preparing standardized lesson plans

Virtual Student Mentor Key Responsibilities

Support student growth and life readiness by leading transformative, real‑world learning experiences within a hybrid, fully virtual school model.

Basic Requirements

• Valid U.S. teaching certificate from any state, or an expired certificate eligible for reinstatement, with certification transferable to Arizona
• Clear, engaging, age‑appropriate communication for students ages 8–14, with an energetic virtual presence
• Comfort leading students live via video, with organized transitions and strong attention to detail
• Able to work in a hybrid role in Arizona

About Unbound Academy

Unbound Academy is Arizona’s first virtual, tuition‑free charter school, designed to make grades 4-8 limitless, personal, and exciting. This isn’t just an alternative to the traditional school system. It’s a revolutionary way for your family to reclaim time, unlock potential, and reimagine what education can be.

At Unbound Academy, students can master their core academics in just two hours a day. Our teachers use an AI‑powered learning model to adjust to each child’s pace and interests, ensuring progress happens twice as fast as in a typical classroom.

By cutting out the fluff and streamlining coursework, we not only make a significant academic impact—we make learning fun, personal, and incredibly effective.

Working with us

This is a full‑time (40 hours per week), long‑term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $30 USD/hour, which equates to $60,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5636-US-Surprise-VirtualStudent.018