Small groups. Real teachers. Started by parents.

A marketplace for
parent-led pods

Parents form small groups, hire a teacher, and tag the approach they want. Redbud is the marketplace — not a school, not an employer.

Indiana only. Families stay in charge of the group.

Form a pod

Name, age band, zip, size, and a short description. Keep groups small (usually 4–10).

Tag the approach

Classical, Montessori, PBL, Charlotte Mason, standards-aligned, unschooling, or custom — tags, not a catalog.

Hire a teacher

Post a role, review applications, and choose who fits. Parents hire. We do not employ teachers.

Marketplace, not a school

We connect families and teachers. We do not run classrooms or claim to be a school.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create or join a pod

    Parents start a new group or join one that matches their child’s age and zip.

  2. 2

    Tag the learning approach

    Pick a philosophy tag so others can find you. No purchased programs or SKUs here.

  3. 3

    Post a teacher role

    Describe schedule and pay range. Teachers apply. The pod decides.

  4. 4

    Meet and start

    Families hire the teacher and run the group. Redbud stays the marketplace.

Ready to form a pod?

Early version. Building with Indiana parents and teachers who want a marketplace, not another school brand.

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