Virtual Educator – Sports Psychology

Who We Are Hiring

Kindred Scholars Academy is hiring a Sports Psychology educator for our virtual microschool.

This role is intended specifically for individuals with direct experience in athletics or formal education in sports or psychology.

Qualified candidates include:

• current athletes
• former athletes
• individuals with sports degrees
• individuals with psychology degrees

Applicants without an athletic background or sports or psychology education are not a good fit.

Classes focus on topics such as:

• confidence and mindset in athletics
• motivation and goal setting
• handling pressure and competition
• leadership and teamwork
• resilience and mental toughness
• athlete identity and personal development

Important Information

Please read carefully before applying.

• This is a 1099 contractor role
• Compensation is for live teaching time only
• Prep time, grading, weekly written feedback, and communication are not separately paid
• Pay is based on enrollment, not experience
• Educators must be comfortable teaching very small classes, including single learners

Applicants seeking hourly pay for preparation or guaranteed class sizes may find this role is not the right fit.

Teaching Format & Expectations

Most classes:

• meet once or twice per week
• meet primarily weekdays 9am to 5pm eastern
• weeknights and weekends do have a need but we have the most need weekdays
• run 30 minutes per session
• include no more than 10 learners

Classes must be interactive and discussion-based.

Every class must include an interactive learning activity using one of the following tools:

• Kahoot
• Blooket
• Gimkit
• Jeopardy-style review games

These tools must be used in every class to reinforce learning and maintain student engagement.

Interactive activities should be integrated into the lesson and support the learning objective of the class.

Single-Learner Classes

Educators must be prepared to teach classes with any enrollment size, including single-learner classes.

These sessions are still treated as group classes and are compensated at the single-learner rate listed in the pay structure.

Single-learner classes cannot be converted into private tutoring, and educators may not ask families to move to other classes or request schedule changes due to enrollment size.

Responsibilities

• lead engaging virtual classes focused on sports psychology topics
• facilitate discussion and student participation
• incorporate Kahoot, Blooket, Gimkit, or Jeopardy-style activities in every class
• provide weekly written learner feedback after sessions
• submit progress reports and grades
• communicate professionally and within 24 hours with families and admin

Qualifications

Applicants must have one or more of the following backgrounds:

• current athlete
• former athlete
• degree in sports
• degree in psychology

Applicants must also:

• live in the United States
• be eligible to work as a 1099 contractor
• be comfortable teaching online

Compensation & Pay Structure

This is a 1099 contractor position.

Educators are paid per 30-minute class session based on enrollment.

Per 30-minute session:

1 learner – $10
2 learners – $15
3 learners – $20
4 learners – $25
5 learners – $30
6 learners – $35
7 learners – $40
8 learners – $45
9 learners – $50
10 learners – $55

Important notes:

• Pay is for live teaching time only
• Prep time is not separately compensated
• Feedback, grading, progress reports, and communication are part of the role
• Rates are based on enrollment and are non-negotiable
• Educators are expected to deliver the same quality instruction regardless of class size

Hiring Process

Step 1 – Application Review
Applications are reviewed carefully. Incomplete applications will not move forward.

Step 2 – Video Introduction
Selected applicants will be invited to submit a short video introduction.

Step 3 – First Interview
Candidates who move forward will attend an interview to discuss the role and expectations.

Step 4 – Role Overview Meeting
A second meeting reviews what the job looks like in practice, including class structure, expectations, and communication.

Step 5 – Mock Class with Live Student
Candidates teach a short mock class with a live learner.

The mock class must include an interactive activity using:

• Kahoot
• Blooket
• Gimkit
• or a Jeopardy-style game

Candidates will also submit an example of written learner feedback.

Step 6 – Expectations & Q&A Meeting
Candidates who pass the mock class attend a final meeting reviewing expectations and answering questions.

Step 7 – Onboarding
Includes background check, contract signing, and platform setup.

Step 8 – Initial Teaching Phase

New educators begin with one class only so we can confirm expectations are clearly understood.

Once the educator demonstrates strong alignment with the teaching model, additional classes are gradually added.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $110.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• The teaching platform is secular, inclusive and diverse. You will provide your preferred Name/Pronouns. Are you comfortable with providing a safe space for all students?
• Do you live in the US?
• Have you ever had a teaching account—either as an individual or through an organization—on Outschool.com?

Please note: This refers specifically to the Outschool.com platform, not to other virtual schools or online programs.

• Are you comfortable teaching single-learner classes that are still treated as group classes and paid at the single-learner rate?
• All classes must include interactive activities using tools such as Kahoot, Blooket, Gimkit, or Jeopardy-style games.

Are you comfortable incorporating interactive tools in every class?

• Educators are expected to respond to parent and admin messages within 24 hours during the work week.

Are you able to maintain this level of communication?

• This role requires educators to be self-starters who carefully read instructions and locate information independently (such as class schedules, lesson plans, and internal documents).

Are you comfortable working in an environment where you are expected to find and follow instructions independently?

• Educators are responsible for checking internal systems to confirm:
• which classes they are teaching
• lesson plans and materials
• class schedules and updates

Are you comfortable managing these responsibilities independently?

• Do you understand that this role is paid only for live teaching time and that preparation, grading, feedback, and communication are not separately compensated?
• Are you comfortable with our firm, non-negotiable pay structure?

Project-based pay is determined by class size for each 30-minute session. Classes run even if only one learner is enrolled, and class sizes may vary from week to week.

Group Class Rates (30-minute sessions):

$10 for 1 learner (equivalent to $20/hour)

$15 for 2 learners

$20 for 3 learners

$25 for 4 learners

$30 for 5 learners

$35 for 6 learners

$40 for 7 learners

$45 for 8 learners

$50 for 9 learners

$55 for 10 learners

45 minute sessions are $5 more

1:1 Rates:

$20 for 30 minutes

$40 for 60 minutes

All educators are also responsible for posting homework and submitting progress reports. We offer resources to help streamline these tasks.

Do you understand that pay is based on class enrollment, not experience or credentials?

• Some assignments will be completed in Google Docs, and educators will be expected to review and provide detailed comments and corrections directly in the document.

Are you comfortable reviewing and commenting on student work in Google Docs within 48 hours of their submission?

• Please confirm that you have read the entire job description and understand the expectations described.
• Are you an athlete, former athlete, coach? If not, why are you qualified to teach this?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: Remote