One tree, many branches
A banyan does not spread by seed. It drops roots from its branches, and each one becomes a trunk of its own — until a single tree is a grove.
The Banyan Tree began as one classroom in Santa Cruz. The Collective is how it becomes many.
Is this you?
- A school or preschool teacher who wants a more interactive, inquiry-led way to teach
- A mother restarting her career, or building a new one around her family
- Someone who wants an additional income, on their own hours
- Someone who cannot — or does not want to — work a 9-to-5
- A tutor or activity facilitator looking to offer more
- Someone from outside teaching who genuinely enjoys working with children
You do not need a B.Ed. You need good communication, a basic awareness of the world, a real interest in children, and the willingness to learn our way of teaching.
What you get
You do not have to build an education programme from scratch.
The full four-level curriculum
Training in the Banyan Tree method
The brand, and the right to teach under it
The blueprint for running your own batches
Marketing support and leads
A team that keeps hand-holding you academically as you build
What we ask of you
We are straightforward about this, because you should know it before you apply rather than after.
- Follow the Banyan Tree curriculum, method and academic standards
- Use only approved Banyan Tree teaching resources
- Attend training and academic meetings
- Maintain the quality and values of the brand with children and parents
- Follow our communication and marketing guidelines
- Protect the confidentiality of the curriculum and resources
- Take part in the academic community
We give you the blueprint, the training, the brand and the support. You bring the commitment and the consistency to deliver it well.
What you can earn
These are gross fee figures, not take-home income, and not a guarantee. What you actually earn depends on your batch sizes, your fees, your location and your costs.
It is already working
One orientation group has completed the programme. Within thirty days of finishing, and without any paid marketing:
Real examples, as at August 2026 — not projections, and not a promise of the same.
Your area
We open locations selectively, and keep to one educator per neighbourhood. We do not want two Banyan Tree teachers competing for the same children.
Once an area is taken, we usually do not open it again. If yours is still open, you would have the first-mover advantage in it — and our help building a local presence.
How you join
- Orientation.You come and understand the programme, the philosophy and what is expected. We get to know you too.
- Application.If it is for you, you fill in the form.
- Interview.We are selective, because every educator represents the brand.
- Confirmation.The whole process takes about five to six days.
Tell us your area
This is an expression of interest, not an application. We will come back to you about the next orientation.