Virtual Learning Assistant, Unbound Academy (Remote) - $40,000/year USD

February 3, 2026

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This role is centered on helping students stay engaged, confident, and excited to participate—without the burden of grading or curriculum design. Unbound Academy is a tuition-free virtual charter school that replaces traditional worksheets with experiential learning and prioritizes personal development. Students complete their academic work in two concentrated hours using AI-driven platforms. The remainder of their day is devoted to immersive workshops designed to build life skills, nurture curiosity, and strengthen self-confidence. You will maintain momentum and manage the flow of each session. Your work includes guiding students through transitions, fostering engagement in small groups, and providing encouragement when learners face challenges. While you won't deliver academic instruction, your presence is critical to ensuring every workshop operates seamlessly. If you have experience guiding youth in environments like camps, athletics, tutoring, or community programs—and you're motivated to help school feel meaningful, engaging, and personal—this opportunity may be the right fit. What You Will Be Doing <ul><li>Facilitating live virtual workshops by coordinating breakout rooms, managing transitions, and overseeing group activities</li><li>Encouraging student participation and motivation through chat messages, recognition, and one-on-one engagement</li><li>Keeping learners engaged, confident, and connected throughout their instructional time</li><li>Providing logistical support to lead educators to ensure workshops run without interruption</li><li>Serving as a culture champion and reliable presence within student clubs and life skills programming </li></ul>What You Won’t Be Doing <ul><li>Delivering academic instruction or teaching subject matter</li><li>Developing lesson plans or evaluating student work</li><li>Building curriculum or independently facilitating workshops</li><li>Observing passively—this role requires active, energetic involvement </li></ul>Virtual Learning Assistant Key Responsibilities Facilitate engaging, virtual learning environments by ensuring students remain focused, organized, and motivated during each workshop. Basic Requirements <ul><li>Available to work Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm US Mountain Time (UTC-7)</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience coaching, mentoring, tutoring, or guiding youth</li><li>Educational experience in US, Canadian, or UK school systems (K-16)—must have attended school in one of these countries (current location may be anywhere)</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confidence using digital tools</li><li>Energetic, student-centered demeanor with attention to detail and smooth session flow </li></ul>Nice-to-have Requirements <ul><li>Familiarity with online education platforms or youth development programs</li><li>Experience in summer camp settings, after-school programming, or student club leadership </li></ul>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. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you! 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 $20 USD/hour, which equates to $40,000 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-5635-US-Atlanta-VirtualLearnin.009

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