Careers at TMA

Teach With Purpose

At Tailored Minds Academy, educators are trusted professionals who design learning around real children, not systems.

Our teaching is intentionally personal. Educators work with small cohorts of students, allowing time to get to know each learner deeply and design instruction that responds to how their minds work.

We value research-informed practices, thoughtful planning, and humane expectations. Teachers are supported, respected, and given the space to do their best work.

What We Look For

  • Florida teaching certification or eligibility

  • Experience working with elementary-aged students

  • Training in Multisensory Structured Literacy or willingness to be trained

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Commitment to inclusive, respectful learning environments

Who Thrives Here

Educators who thrive at Tailored Minds Academy are curious, reflective, and deeply committed to helping students grow with confidence. They believe learning should be challenging, supportive, and grounded in relationships.

Our teachers value collaboration, structure, and kindness. They see learning differences as differences, not deficits.

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Threads of Learning: Active Hands-on Instruction

Woven Woodlands learn best when academics feel purposeful and connected to the real world. Direct instruction is balanced with interactive practice, projects, experiments, and games, so students stay engaged while building deeper understanding. Lessons emphasize movement, problem solving, collaboration, and exploration.

What this looks like in Woven Woodlands

  • Direct teaching that is concise and targeted; followed by hands-on practice and movement based learning 
  • Math instruction that blends conceptual understanding, fluency, games, visual models, and real world problems 
  • Writing and reading workshops that mix structured lessons with independent and small group practice 
  • Project blocks in science and social studies where students investigate big ideas, research topics, learn from experts and create meaningful products 
  • Continued focus on morning movement; yoga, stretching, or calisthenics to prepare the brain for learning 
  • Whole class breaks that give students time to reset so they return ready for focused work 
  • Independent reading time each afternoon; paired with teacher check ins for comprehension and oral reading 
  • Integration of stories, creative challenges, and collaborative activities that bring learning to life 

Threads of Learning: Personalized Learning Plans

Every Woven Woodland student receives a tailored academic plan that honors their independence and supports steady growth across all subjects. Students build confidence as readers, writers, problem solvers, and community members because their learning plan is built around their strengths, interests, and areas of growth. The curriculum is individualized, skill checklists guide content progression, and students move forward when they are ready.

What this looks like in Woven Woodlands

  • Tailored curricula in reading, writing, and math that match each student’s learning profile 
  • Skill checklists that identify strengths, pinpoint needs, and guide instruction progression across subject areas 
  • Instruction that adapts as students progress; allowing for remediation, on level work, or acceleration 
  • Writing instruction that helps students plan, draft, revise, and publish pieces across genres 
  • Reading groups and one to one practice that nurture fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary 
  • Executive functioning support woven into daily routines, including planning, organization, and follow through 
  • A clear pathway from the K to 3rd cohort into Woven Woodlands; with expectations shared with families