Teaching Faculty Part-Time Remote

# Voice Up, Flyght Academy & The Wright Way Foundation Partnership

## Part-Time Faculty Position: Family-Engaged Learning Specialist

Three Teaching Options

100% Online 50% Hybrid / 50% Online 100% On Campus

*"Using sports and education to strengthen communities" - "We connect people to their purpose."*

### About This Innovative Learning Alliance

Voice Up, Flyght Academy, and The Wright Way Foundation have joined forces to create a revolutionary Online/On-Campus Learning Alliance that transforms how families engage in their children's learning journey. This partnership represents a first-of-its-kind hybrid educational model that seamlessly blends online flexibility with on-campus community, combining athletic development, purpose discovery, and family-centered education through experiential learning that creates real social impact.

As a 100% remote, 100% flexible institution, Voice Up serves students across over 100 colleges and universities globally, while Flyght Academy provides an innovative 2-3 day per week campus-based program in Trotwood, Ohio (Dayton, Ohio), that integrates athletics with accredited education meeting all NCAA eligibility requirements. Together, they form a new type of Learning Alliance that allows students and families to experience both online convenience and on-campus community connection.

### Position Overview

We are seeking passionate educators who want to revolutionize how aspiring teachers and professors support family-engaged learning through our innovative Online/On-Campus Learning Alliance. Faculty have the flexibility to support learning in both online and on-campus capacities, creating a seamless educational experience that meets families where they are while building authentic community connections.

**Faculty Engagement Options:**

**Hybrid Learning Support** - Faculty can choose to work primarily online, primarily on-campus, or in a blended capacity that supports both modalities:

- **Online Learning Specialist** - Work with families through Voice Up University's flexible platform while maintaining connection to on-campus experiences

- **On-Campus Learning Specialist** - Lead campus-based learning at Flyght Academy in Trotwood, Ohio, while supporting online components

- **Hybrid Learning Specialist** - Support both online and on-campus learning, creating seamless transitions between modalities

All tracks emphasize experiential learning that connects students' talents to purpose-driven social impact projects while significantly engaging families in the educational process through our unique Learning Alliance model.

### Core Responsibilities

Universal Responsibilities (Both Tracks)

- Guide families through our revolutionary "Baker's Dozen" learning framework covering 13 purpose-connected areas prioritizing mental health.

- Facilitate purpose discovery using Voice Up's five-minute monthly self-assessment tools

- Support families in creating collaborative learning environments built on our five founding principles: Collaboration, Humility, Precision, Patience, and Empathy

- Mentor students through experiential learning projects that create measurable community impact

- Connect learning experiences to real-world applications and future career pathways

- Provide ongoing coaching conversations that help families discover how their collective talents align with deeper purpose

- Contribute to curriculum development for family-engaged, purpose-driven education

Online Learning Specialist Track

- Support families remotely through Voice Up University's flexible digital platform

- Guide families through the three-step preparation process: Better Online Learning, Purpose-Focused Approach, and Family Game Planning

- Facilitate virtual conversations, online, and in person family workshops

- Connect families with on-campus experiences and campus-based student mentors

- Support simple record-keeping systems that track purpose-connected growth across both online and on-campus learning

- Bridge online learning with real-world, on-campus applications

On-Campus Learning Specialist Track (Trotwood, Ohio)

- Work on-campus 2-3 days per week with small learning pods of middle and high school student-athletes

- Integrate athletic development with academic learning through our "Four Stars" approach (Dope, Optimistic, Professional, Engaged)

- Support students through Ohio Connections Academy's flexible online curriculum while on campus

- Facilitate in-person mentorship with college students and community leaders

- Connect on-campus experiences with students' home-based online learning

- Ensure all programming meets NCAA eligibility requirements

Hybrid Learning Specialist Track

- Support both online and on-campus learning components of our Learning Alliance

- Help families transition seamlessly between online flexibility and on-campus community

- Coordinate connections between online families and campus-based experiences

- Lead hybrid workshops that combine virtual participation with in-person campus visits

- Bridge the online/on-campus experience to create a cohesive educational journey

Shared Program Elements (Both Tracks)

- Connect students with college mentors attending the nation's leading universities

- Support mental health through real-world projects aligned with personal talents and interests

- Guide student contributions to our quarterly "Make the Difference" publication

- Facilitate community projects where students choose causes they care about

- Support preparation for college admissions and career exploration through purpose-connected experiences

### The Learning Alliance Model

Faculty will help families join our Learning Alliance, a supportive network that includes:

- **Learning Together:** Families sharing resources and supporting each other's educational journeys

- **Sharing Special Skills:** Parents volunteering in their areas of expertise while learning alongside their children

- **Shared Spaces:** Access to collaborative learning environments for group projects and activities

- **Parent Community:** Connections with other families who understand the homeschooling and purpose-driven education journey

- **Community Projects:** Collaborative efforts to create positive social impact

- **Celebrations:** Regular gatherings to acknowledge growth and achievements

### Qualifications

**Required:**

- All educators are welcome (teaching license preferred).

- (Optional) Master's degree in Education, Family Studies, Athletics, or related field focused on purpose-driven learning, OR

- Currently enrolled in advanced degree program in one of the following areas:

- Educational leadership and family engagement

- Athletic coaching and youth development

- Community-based experiential learning

- Faith-based education and family systems

- Nonprofit management and social impact

- Student athlete development and mentorship

**Experience Requirements:**

- Demonstrated experience in family-engaged education or athletic mentorship

- Background in experiential learning, particularly with middle/high school students

- Experience supporting families in educational partnerships

- Comfort with both remote digital platforms and in-person learning environments (based on track selection)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Experience in homeschooling support or alternative education models

- Background in athletic coaching or student-athlete development

- Experience with NCAA eligibility requirements and college preparation

- Mental health and wellness support experience

- Faith-based education experience (for faith track families)

- Entrepreneurship and purpose-driven business experience

- Community engagement and social impact project leadership

### Our Educational Philosophy

Faculty will facilitate learning through our distinctive approach which:

- **Connects Learning to Purpose:** Every academic experience ties to students' deeper purpose discovery and community impact

- **Engages Families as Partners:** Parents become active learning collaborators, not passive observers

- **Integrates Athletics and Academics:** Physical development enhances cognitive learning and character development

- **Emphasizes Real-World Application:** Students immediately apply learning through community service and leadership projects

- **Builds Supportive Communities:** Families connect with others sharing similar values and educational goals

- **Prepares for Future Success:** Clear pathways to college admission and career readiness through purpose-aligned experiences

### Position Details

**Commitment:**

- Part-time position (10 to 15 hours per week)

- Online Learning Specialist: 100% remote with flexible scheduling

- On-Campus Learning Specialist: 2-3 days on campus (20 hours per week) in Trotwood, Ohio + remote support

- Hybrid Learning Specialist: Flexible combination of online and on-campus engagement

- Initial commitment of one academic year with renewal opportunities

- Summer workshop requirements for all tracks

### (Optional) Publication and Research Requirements

**Quarterly Contributions:**

- Submit articles for "Make the Difference" publication focusing on family-engaged learning innovations that are connected to mental health.

- Write in accessible language for parents and community members

- Share evidence-based approaches that other families can implement

- Document success stories and community impact from your students and families

**Research Opportunities:**

- Develop action-based research on family engagement in purpose-driven education

- Mentor college students conducting research on educational innovation

- Create publications connecting athletic development to academic and social success

- Document evidence of community impact from student and family projects

### Global Impact and Community

Join our worldwide movement spanning 1,075 cities and 55 countries, addressing the crisis of disconnection affecting young people. Our work directly combats loneliness and isolation by creating meaningful family and community connections through purpose-driven education.

Faculty become part of a diverse team of specialists including experts in mentorship, leadership coaching, cultural identity development, disability awareness, technology innovation, health and wellness, and strategic vision.

### To Apply

Submit the following materials:

Send to

1. **Purpose Alignment Statement:** Describe how this position connects to your own deeper purpose and vision for transforming education

2. **Learning Alliance Track Selection and Rationale:** Indicate your preferred track (Online Learning Specialist, On-Campus Learning Specialist, or Hybrid Learning Specialist) and explain how you would leverage both online and on-campus components of our Learning Alliance

3. **Family Engagement Philosophy:** Share your approach to engaging families as active partners in their children's education

4. **Resume/CV** highlighting relevant experience in education, athletics, family engagement, or community development

5. **Three Professional References** who can speak to your ability to work with families, students, and educational innovation

6. **Writing Sample** demonstrating your ability to communicate complex educational concepts in accessible language for parents and community members

### Our Commitment to Diversity

VoiceUp University and Flyght Academy are committed to building a diverse faculty that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, beliefs, athletic experiences, and educational philosophies who share our commitment to connecting people to their purpose through innovative, family-engaged learning.

**Contact Information:**

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*"Your athletic career may have a timeline, but your purpose has no expiration date."*

*"Using your passion to find your purpose"*