Nautilus Learning Pods

08/15/2020

Sliding scale and scholarship options provided by Nautilus... still won’t close the gap but we are doing what we can for now and hope to make more opportunity for families who need support and can’t afford the Pods possible as we grow.

Should public school systems provide teachers for small-group instruction?

08/05/2020

Pod Leaders run the daily activities and manage the virtual schooling for groups of 4-8 children whose families have determined they can socially distance together in a bubble. A Pod Leader manages the Pod on a daily basis, creating a schedule and adhering to virtual school assignments, helping kids with academic concepts, and creating space for fun and play. The Pod Leader also maintains a healthy and safe environment for learning and growth. In addition to the virtual schooling provided by the district, Pod Leaders provide enrichment activities in STEAM, service learning, mindfulness, literacy and other topics through the curriculum provided by NLP.

Pod Leaders working 20+ hours a week are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance. Nautilus Learning is dedicated to providing a living wage for all employees. Salary is dependent on experience and the specific needs of each pod.

08/04/2020

We are doing what we can to help this situation. Provide care for families who need it, a living wage and benefits to the pod leaders and a social outlet for children. We are providing scholarship spots for each pod, which isn't enough but it's a start.

The Social Justice Dilemma of Pandemic Pod Schools for Privileged Parents

08/04/2020

What are people doing for childcare during the pandemic? Here are some options. This is definitely a hard time to be a working parent!

Some parents, particularly moms, are stepping back from the workforce, while others are turning to in-home day cares and "pandemic pods."