Teachers who stay.
Schools that grow with them.
Sozo is small. Our teachers shape the school as much as the children do. We're looking for educators who are in this for the long arc.
What we look for.
Our teachers blend evidence-based behavioral science with child-led play. Both pillars are real, integrated, and practiced day to day -- not picked. We are a small team that grows together over time.
We hire for the long arc. Sozo is a school you build with us, not a credentialing stop on the way to somewhere else.
- Commitment first. The work, the children, the community -- before anything else.
- Evidence-based + play-led. Behavioral science and child-led pedagogy, both real.
- Mastery-based pacing. Short focused blocks; move on when a skill is mastered.
- Values-fit, not credentials-first. Qualifications matter; alignment matters more.
What we pay attention to.
Real salaries, real conditions, real respect. We treat teaching as a profession, not a calling that should be its own reward. Professional growth is part of being here -- but it happens alongside long-term commitment, not as a reason to join.
If you are looking for a place that takes both children and teachers seriously, we should talk.