Teacher Founder – Build the Future of School with Flourish Location: Madison / Donelson / North Nashville, TN Start Date: ASAP (Summer/Fall 2025) Full-time | Lead Teaching + Founding Role | Equity Offered Recruitment by Equal Teaching on behalf of Flourish Schools

Are you ready to reimagine what school could be - and lead the way? Flourish is building the classroom of the future: small, joyful K-8 schools powered by meaningful projects and supported by cutting-edge AI. They believe in freeing teachers from busywork so they can do what they do best - build powerful relationships with students and spark lifelong learning . We’re looking for visionary educators to help bring this mission to life - first as a lead teacher in one of our thriving North Nashville micro-schools, and then as a Teacher Founder launching your very own Flourish school.

What This Role Offers Year 1 – Learn and Lead Teach in a flagship Flourish micro-school, immersing in our model of project-based, AI-supported, student-centered learning Collaborate with passionate educators and build strong foundations in our tech-enabled approach Year 2+ – Found Your Own School Open your own Flourish school with full support, training, and startup resources Gain equity ownership in your school and join a national network of pioneering Teacher Founders You’ll benefit from: An AI-powered learning platform that reduces planning and grading, so you can focus on relationships and impact A team that provides mentorship, operational guidance, and marketing/enrollment support A school model that prioritizes joy, autonomy, and deep purpose for both students and educators Requirements ✅ Who We’re Looking For You might be a great fit if you’re: A mission-driven K–8 educator with 2+ years of teaching experience Passionate about project-based, student-centered learning Excited by the idea of using AI to enhance human connection and creativity Entrepreneurial in spirit and ready to build something from the ground up Skilled at building community and leading with empathy Licensed to teach in the US (required); Master’s degree preferred Benefits Compensation & Benefits Year 1 – Teaching Role: $50,000–75,000+ Year 2+ – Founding Role: $80,000–100,000+ + equity in your school Full benefits Robust leadership training and development National support network of peers and mentors

About Flourish At Flourish, we’re creating a new kind of school - one where kids don’t just learn facts but build projects, solve real problems, and grow non-cognitive skills like resilience, communication, and agency. Supported by a just-in-time AI coach, students engage deeply, while teachers are freed to teach with more heart and less burnout. We believe every child deserves a life-changing teacher - every year. And every great teacher deserves the chance to lead. Learn more about Flourish

About Equal Teaching Equal Teaching is a specialist recruitment and HR technology partner for alternative and innovative education providers. From Austin, Texas, we work globally to connect mission-driven educators with pioneering schools - including as the exclusive hiring partner of Flourish Schools.

Ready to build the future of learning - one joyful school at a time? Apply now and take the first step to becoming a Teacher Founder with Flourish.