Lead Teacher & School Founder – Build the Future of Education with Flourish Location: Madison / Donelson / North Nashville, TN Start Date: Summer/Fall 2025 (ASAP) Full-time | K–8 Teaching + Founding Role | Equity Offered Recruitment by Equal Teaching on behalf of Flourish Schools

Are you ready to reimagine school — and lead the way? Flourish is on a mission to create the classroom of the future : small, joyful K–8 micro-schools powered by meaningful projects and cutting-edge AI . By eliminating busywork, we empower teachers to focus on what matters most — building powerful relationships and sparking lifelong learning. We’re looking for visionary educators to join this movement — 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 with full support and ownership.

What This Role Offers Year 1 – Learn & Lead Teach in a flagship Flourish micro-school using our project-based, AI-supported, student-centered learning model Collaborate with passionate educators to deeply understand and help refine our innovative approach Year 2+ – Found Your Own School Launch your own Flourish school with full training, resources, and startup support Gain equity ownership in your school and join a national network of pioneering Teacher Founders

Why This Role is Different AI-powered tools reduce planning and grading so you can focus on connection and impact Hands-on mentorship , operational guidance, and marketing/enrollment support from our central team A school model built for joy, autonomy, and purpose — for both students and educators Requirements ✅ Who We’re Looking For You might be a great fit if you are: A licensed K–8 educator with 2+ years of classroom teaching experience (Master’s degree preferred) Passionate about student-centered , project-based learning Curious and open to using AI to enhance human connection and creativity Entrepreneurial in spirit and excited to build something from the ground up A community builder with strong empathy and leadership instincts Benefits Compensation & Benefits Year 1 – Lead Teacher Role: $50,000–75,000 Full benefits package Leadership training and professional development Fast-Track to Year 2 benefits available for the right candidate! Year 2+ – Teacher Founder Role: $80,000–100,000+ Equity ownership in your school Ongoing support and national founder network

About Flourish Flourish is creating a new kind of school — one where kids don’t just learn facts, but build projects, solve real problems, and grow lifelong skills like resilience , agency , and communication . Teachers are supported by AI-powered tools , reducing burnout and freeing them to do what they do best: connect, inspire, and lead . We believe every child deserves a life-changing teacher — every year. And every great teacher deserves the chance to lead a school of their own .

About Equal Teaching Equal Teaching is a specialist recruitment and HR technology partner for alternative and innovative education providers . Based in Austin, Texas, we support pioneering schools around the world — including as the exclusive hiring partner for Flourish Schools .

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