How it works

Education, reimagined

One platform for both sides of the classroom — teachers run the pod, PodsCool runs the business.

0of tuition goes to teachers
0payday, every month
0window to review invoices
0transfer fees, ever

For Teachers

Teach on your terms, we'll handle the business

PodsCool gives you the platform, security, and automated billing tools to run your own independent learning pod without the headaches.

1

Build Your Profile & Pod

Set your tuition, specify your maximum student capacity, and list your curriculum focus. Launch your public page to attract families instantly.

2

One-Click Roster Management

Add or remove students from your dashboard. When a student joins or leaves mid-month, PodsCool instantly computes the exact prorated amounts — no calculator required.

3

Guaranteed, Direct Paydays

Stop chasing parents for cash or checks. PodsCool invoices families automatically. You earn 85% of billed tuition through Stripe, deposited in one clean lump sum on the 10th — zero transfer fees.

Start teaching

For Parents

World-class learning, from anywhere

PodsCool connects your family with elite educators in private, small-group learning pods. No chasing invoices, no hidden fees.

1

Find Your Pod

Browse verified local teachers or band together with neighboring families to launch a brand-new pod. Choose the schedule, location, and learning style that fits your lifestyle.

2

Secure Your Spot

Complete a quick, secure profile and add your payment method to the PodsCool portal. You're fully protected by our safety and platform encryption standards.

3

Auto-Pay Only For What You Use

Invoices issue on the 1st with 7 days to review. If your schedule changes or you leave a pod early, our system recalculates the math down to the exact day.

Find a pod

Bank-Grade Security

All payments are processed and protected through Stripe Connect encryption. We never store your raw credit card or bank details.

Fair-Day Proration

Our automated system ensures transparency. Parents only pay for active enrollment days, and teachers are always fully compensated for roster time.

Dedicated Support

Need help adjusting a schedule or managing a payout? The PodsCool team is standing by to assist our community 24/7.

Be first to teach on PodsCool

We're onboarding our founding cohort of teachers and families now. Tell us who you are and we'll reach out with early access.

  • Founding-teacher perks & early-adopter badge
  • Hands-on onboarding for your first pods
  • No commitment — just early access

Request early access

Join the founding cohort — it takes 20 seconds.