Join Our Team: Make an Impact in Education

Locations: Frisco, TX & Southlake, TX (In-Person Required)
Hourly Pay: $15–$23/hour, depending on experience
Hours: 6–20 hours/week (average ~15)
PTO: Accrued

This position serves ParagonED, a private K–12 microschool focused on Critical Life Skills, Business Experience, and Kingdom Values.

The InterlacED Learning Mentor role is perfect for educators who love mentoring, supporting, and connecting with students in a fun, flexible, and fast-paced environment. This isn’t your typical learning mentor job—you’ll have a front-row seat to real student growth, help implement innovative lessons, and support our teachers and school across all areas.

This position isn’t for everyone—but if mentoring students, supporting teachers, and helping a growing school thrive makes your heart happy, you’ll love it here! For the 26–27 school year, everyone helps at all campuses to launch ParagonED successfully. Eventually, you may have a home base, but right now, teamwork and flexibility are everything. You may mentor a small group, help a teacher grade assignments, prep lessons, or support administrative projects aligned with our three core pillars. If you’re excited to jump in wherever needed, you’ll fit right in!

As an InterlacED Learning Mentor, you will:

• Support the teacher in all classroom activities, both in-person and online
• Assist in active learning classrooms when appropriate, helping students engage in hands-on experiences
• Support the teacher’s administrative load—grading, providing feedback, lesson prep, and classroom setup
• Jump in wherever needed across the school:
  
  • Mentoring or tutoring students or small groups
  • Helping staff prepare materials or lessons
  • Supporting administrative projects aligned with Critical Life Skills, Business Experience, and Kingdom Values
  • Other tasks that keep our school running smoothly and innovatively

This position is highly flexible, making it perfect for retired teachers, part-time educators, or anyone wanting meaningful work without a full-time commitment.

• Build strong relationships with students and create a positive, supportive learning environment
• Support teachers with lesson implementation, grading, feedback, and classroom prep
• Assist with individualized student learning and small group instruction
• Use asynchronous and synchronous tools to support student engagement
• Help maintain classroom management and encourage student participation
• Participate in applicable staff development and collaborative planning
• Support extracurricular or enrichment activities as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Education a plus, but not required
• EC-5, 4-8, or other teaching certifications a plus, but not required
• 3+ years classroom experience preferred
• Experience with K–8 students, hybrid learning, and individualized support preferred
• Positive, flexible, and self-motivated mindset

• Comfortable working across multiple grades or subjects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing needs
• Alignment with ParagonED’s mission and Kingdom Values
• Enjoys collaboration and pitching in wherever needed

• Hourly pay: $15–$23/hour depending on experience
• Hours: 6–20 per week (average ~15)
• PTO: Earned and accrued for time worked
• Paid planning, grading, and training hours included
• Optional summer work available

• Flexible, part-time hours—perfect for retired teachers, professionals, or educators looking for meaningful work without a full-time load
• Impact students directly across multiple areas of learning
• Startup energy & collaboration: small, supportive team where everyone pitches in
• Professional development: gain experience in hybrid instruction, active learning, and innovative curriculum design
• PTO and flexible scheduling: enjoy time off while still making a difference

Q: What is the pay?
A: Hourly rate is $15–$23/hour depending on experience. Hours vary based on enrollment and school needs (typically 6–20 hours/week, average ~15).

Q: Are there benefits?
A: PTO accrues based on hours worked. Optional professional development opportunities are available.

Q: Do I have to travel between campuses?
A: For the 26–27 school year, mentors may support both Frisco and Southlake campuses as needed. Only one campus per day.

Q: Is this role full-time?
A: No—this is a part-time, hourly position. Perfect for retired teachers, professionals, or educators who want to mentor students without a full-time commitment.

Locations: Frisco, TX & Southlake, TX (In-Person Required)

Are you a teacher who loves doing the one thing that makes your soul sing—TEACH?

ParagonED is not your traditional school. We’re a hybrid, entrepreneurial microschool where students experience:

• Core academic mastery (ELA, Math, Science, History)
• Career exploration and business development
• Coding, culinary arts, music, service projects, and enrichment partnerships
• Flexible seating and hands-on learning
• Kingdom Values integrated into daily instruction

If you want to teach creatively, lead boldly, and help build something meaningful with a team that jumps in wherever needed—you’re in the right place.

Teaching is your superpower—and here, you get to use it fully. ParagonED is a small, growing school where everyone pitches in at all campuses as we continue our launch. Eventually, you may have a home base, but for the 26–27 school year, teamwork means helping wherever you’re needed. If you thrive in a startup-style environment and love seeing the direct impact of your work, this is the place for you.

The InterlacED Teacher delivers instruction in both in-person and digital learning environments. This role interlaces:

• Core academics
• Career-readiness
• Critical life skills
• Kingdom Values

Teachers are responsible for implementing and monitoring the InterlacED curriculum while developing engaging, data-informed lessons and interventions.

Multi-campus expectation: Teachers must be willing to serve students at both our Frisco and Southlake campuses based on enrollment needs and scheduling. You will only be at one campus per day, coordinated in advance.

• K–5 Onsite: Mon, Tue, Thur – 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 6–8 Onsite: Mon, Tue, Thur – 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
• HS Onsite: Mon, Tue, Thur – 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 12:30–3:30 PM depending on enrollment needs
• Prep, grading, lesson planning, and tutoring: Wednesday and Friday (paid planning days—no unpaid work at home)

Average class size is ~12 students, with occasional small subgroups added based on need.

• Deliver interactive, high-quality hybrid instruction
• Provide career exposure with emphasis on Business & Entrepreneurship
• Develop lesson plans aligned to standards and digital platform integration
• Use data-driven decision-making for interventions and enrichment
• Provide timely grading and meaningful feedback
• Maintain consistent on-site instructional hours
• Support parents with curricular and behavioral guidance
• Conduct student and parent conferences
• Participate in staff development and collaboration
• Help build enrichment and entrepreneurship programming
• Contribute to campus growth and culture
• Follow leadership structure and collaborate effectively

Startup mentality: We are small, growing, and collaborative. You’ll often jump in to support other teachers, campus initiatives, or student projects—no “that’s not my job” mindset here.

• School-year, hourly W-2 position
• Paid for on-site instructional hours, required meetings, parent conferences, and approved planning/tutoring days
• Optional summer employment for additional pay

Hourly rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience, certification, and leadership responsibilities

Eligible for bonuses tied to:

• Student retention and engagement
• Campus enrollment growth
• Academic and program excellence
• Leadership in student entrepreneurship initiatives

We believe those who help build should share in success.

• Eligible for SEP retirement plan (after plan requirements)
• Health insurance available (employee-paid, reflecting the size of our school)
• Optional professional development opportunities

• Teachers may work at either campus based on enrollment
• Only one campus per day
• Toll reimbursement available

• Lead Teacher roles
• Program or Grade-Level Coordinators
• Campus Leadership
• Future partnership opportunities

We promote from within wherever possible—if you help us grow, there’s a pathway for you.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Texas teaching certification preferred (EC–6, 4–8, or Secondary preferred) - Key needs: HS ENG and K-2 Literacy
• 3+ years teaching experience preferred, with comfort teaching multiple grades and subjects across core and enrichment areas
• Experience with hybrid or nontraditional models a plus
• Strong ELA and Mathematics background required

• Entrepreneurial mindset and self-motivated
• Strong classroom management in flexible environments
• Comfort with educational technology
• Strong communication with parents
• Alignment with ParagonED’s Kingdom Values
• Willingness to serve at both campuses

Moderate noise environment. Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and actively engage in classroom instruction.

• Autonomy & Creativity: Design lessons and experiences beyond traditional curricula
• Small Class Sizes: Meaningful impact with every student
• Entrepreneurial Culture: Lead enrichment, business labs, and innovation initiatives
• Professional Growth: Pathways to leadership and campus-level influence
• Work-Life Balance: Paid planning and tutoring days, no unpaid prep at home
• Earn PTO: Paid planning/tutoring days, flexible summer options, and accrual of PTO for time off
• Mission-Driven Community: Join a team building a school that aligns with Kingdom Values
• Startup Energy: Fun, fast-paced, and collaborative—no two days are the same

Q: What are the guaranteed hours?
A: Minimum 28 hours/week during instructional months, up to 32–35 hours/week depending on role and schedule.  Hourly pay varies depending on scheduled instructional hours, student enrollment, and optional opportunities. Full-time hours approximate 28–37.5 hours/week during the school year, with paid planning/tutoring days included.

Q: What is the pay?
A: Hourly rate is competitive and depends on experience, certification, and leadership responsibilities. For reference, full-time teachers working the standard school-year schedule (28–37.5 hours/week, Sept–May) typically earn $32–$42/hour, with additional opportunities for performance-based bonuses and optional summer work. Total pay will vary depending on scheduled hours and enrollment.

Q: Are there benefits?
A: Health insurance is available (employee-paid). Teachers are also eligible to participate in our SEP retirement plan.

Q: What is the average class size?
A: ~12 students per class, with occasional small subgroups added based on need.

Q: What is the instructional schedule?
A:

• K–5: M/T/Th, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 6–8: M/T/Th, 12:30–3:30 PM
• HS: M/T/Th, schedule depends on enrollment
• Prep/lesson planning/tutoring: Wed & Fri (paid workdays)

Q: Do I have to travel between campuses?
A: Teachers will work at Frisco and Southlake based on need, but only one campus per day. Toll reimbursement is available.

Q: Is summer work required?
A: No. Optional summer opportunities are available for extra pay.

Locations: Hybrid – Onsite, Remote, and ParagonED Events (Frisco and Southlake, TX)

PART TIME / Hourly

This position will serve ParagonED—for more information, visit: https://paragoned.org

Are you a natural networker who loves connecting with people and believes in the power of transformative education? Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and enjoy seeing your efforts make an immediate impact? If so, the Local Development Manager position at ParagonED is for you!

This role is essential to student acquisition and community engagement, ensuring families learn about and enroll in ParagonED. The Local Development Manager will represent our mission at events, conferences, and community gatherings, actively engaging with parents and students. They will also support on-site activities, remote outreach, and strategic partnerships to grow our presence in Texas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is not exhaustive; responsibilities may adjust based on enrollment needs and strategic goals.

• Serve as a ParagonED brand ambassador, effectively communicating our Critical Life Skills, Business Experience, and Kingdom Values approach to potential families.
• Identify and attend relevant community events, school fairs, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote enrollment.
• Set up and manage informational tables at events, engaging parents and students in meaningful conversations.
• Organize local marketing campaigns and collaborate with the team on strategic outreach initiatives.
• Build relationships with local businesses, churches, and community leaders to develop referral partnerships.
• Follow up with prospective families, guiding them through the enrollment process.
• Assist with open houses, information sessions, and virtual meetings to educate parents on our unique educational model.
• Work the phones with parent leads interested in enrolling their students in one of the ParagonED campuses in DFW.
• Work closely with the leadership team to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
• Track and report on enrollment leads, event impact, and conversion rates to inform strategy.
• Stay up to date on education trends, policies (including TEFAs), and parental concerns to address questions confidently.

Founders Note: This is NOT a typical marketing or sales job—it’s a mission-driven role where you will connect with families, share the heart of ParagonED, and help students find a school that truly fits their needs. If you love talking with people, making an impact, and working in a startup-minded environment, this role is for you!

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Education, Business, or a related field preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of community outreach, admissions, sales, or education experience preferred.

• Passion for educational choice and parental empowerment.
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.
• Comfortable working onsite, remotely, and at in-person events.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) tools is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Alignment with Kingdom Values and the mission of ParagonED.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Hybrid role: Work remotely, onsite at school locations, and at various events.

• Ability to stand for extended periods at events and lift up to 30 lbs (event materials).
• The hours per week on this role will flex throughout the year with late summer and January being the most busy.

Join us in revolutionizing education and empowering families to find the best learning experience for their children! If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today.

Locations: Frisco, TX and Southlake, TX (In-Person Required)

This position will serve the ParagonED school--for more information visit: https://paragoned.org

Are you an aspiring educational administrator looking for a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in a tight-knit, caring school community? Do you have a passion for innovative teaching methods, fostering career-readiness, critical life skills, and Kingdom Values in students?

The ParagonED Administrator Fellowship is an immersive training program designed to prepare future campus administrators for full-time building administrator roles within our organization. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive environment, while also contributing to the success of our K-8 InterlacED* educational model. 

NOTE: All future ParagonED administrators MUST complete this fellowship program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon enrollment and other factors.

• Assist in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures in alignment with ParagonED's mission and Kingdom Values.
• Collaborate with administrators to establish and maintain a positive school culture and effective learning environment.
• Participate in staff development training and professional growth opportunities.
• Support the InterlacED* teaching staff in delivering high-quality, interactive learning experiences for students.
• Monitor student academic progress, attendance, and work with teachers and parents to address any concerns.
• Assist in the planning and execution of school events, activities, and extracurricular programs.
• Actively participate in school teams and committees, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a commitment to collaboration.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the ParagonED curriculum, distinctiveness of assigned families, and individual characteristics of students/parents.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making philosophies and research to inform school improvement initiatives and student interventions.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Work on school choice projects across state lines with an education nonprofit partner of ParagonED with a minimum of 2 paid trips per school year.
• Opportunity to engage academic policy and some light government and public affairs experience through ParagonED partners. 
• Must be willing to work at the Frisco AND Southlake campuses, as needed throughout the fellowship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or a related field, preferred.
• Valid teaching certification, with a minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience, preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong leadership skills and a passion for innovative, non-traditional education models.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience with hybrid learning and virtual pedagogy is preferred, but not required.
• Must be flexible with working hours and willing to expand knowledge of InterlacED* (hybrid) teaching best practices through professional development.
• Should have expertise in data-driven decision-making and individual student learning.
• English language skills required.
• Required to agree to alignment of Kingdom design.
• Must be very self-motivated and demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: Must be able to budget for school activities and submit itemized receipts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There are no special vision abilities required by this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to coordinate, instruct, compute, and evaluate. Frequently required to compare, analyze, communicate, synthesize, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Join our team and help shape the future of education at ParagonED! Apply now to become a ParagonED Administrator Fellow.

NOTE: This fellowship is for the 2026-2027 School Year and ends with a capstone project presentation to the ParagonED and FerskenED leadership teams.