Mircoschool Instructor

Position: Elementary Learning Instructor
Organization: Little Luminaries Academy
Location: Deerfield Beach / Boca Raton Area, Florida
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Compensation: Trial Period Starting at $16/hour with performance-based increases up to $25/hour

About Little Luminaries

Little Luminaries is a small-group homeschool learning program serving elementary-aged children in a warm, engaging, and academically focused environment. We combine core academics with creativity, life skills, entrepreneurship, and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

The program launches as an in-person educational environment with the potential for future online teaching opportunities as enrollment and operations expand.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Clear, articulate verbal communication skills
• Professional, polished, and well-groomed appearance
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children
• Positive, energetic, and engaging personality
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to create a structured, encouraging, and fun learning environment

Preferred

• Experience teaching, tutoring, homeschooling, childcare, nannying, camp counseling, coaching, or youth programs
• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Familiarity with virtual learning platforms

Teaching certification is not required.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Warm, cheerful, and naturally enthusiastic
• Bubbly, expressive, and animated when teaching
• Patient, nurturing, and encouraging
• Dependable and organized
• Professional in both appearance and communication
• Comfortable speaking with both children and parents
• Passionate about helping young learners succeed

Responsibilities

• Lead daily instruction for elementary-aged students
• Facilitate lessons in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies
• Support hands-on projects, enrichment activities, and creative learning experiences
• Foster student engagement, participation, and confidence
• Monitor student progress and classroom behavior
• Maintain a positive and welcoming classroom culture
• Communicate professionally with families as needed
• Assist with classroom preparation and organization

Compensation & Growth

This position begins with a paid trial period at $16/hour. The trial period allows both the instructor and Little Luminaries to determine whether the position is a strong long-term fit.

Successful instructors may receive:

• Performance-based pay increases
• Expanded responsibilities
• Leadership opportunities
• Future remote teaching opportunities
• Compensation growth up to $25/hour

Raises are based on instructor performance and student retention. Factors considered include:

• Student engagement and participation
• Classroom management skills
• Professionalism and reliability
• Parent satisfaction and feedback
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students
• Contribution to a welcoming and effective learning environment
• Student enrollment retention and program growth

Raises are based on professionalism, reliability, classroom management, parent feedback, student engagement, and overall contribution to the program.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Approximately 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Small-group instructional setting
• Homeschool-style academic calendar with planned breaks and holidays

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Brief introduction about yourself
• Description of your experience working with children
• General weekday availability
• A short explanation of why you would be a great fit for Little Luminaries

Our Mission

We believe children learn best when they feel encouraged, supported, and excited to participate. We are looking for an instructor who brings energy into the classroom, creates meaningful relationships with students, presents themselves professionally, and helps make learning an engaging and memorable experience every day.

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person