Teaching AI Comes With Everything
Free enrollment in every track. National parks in your backyard. A campus community that feels like home. This is not your average teaching gig — it is the best education job in the Black Hills.
Education & Growth
8Free Enrollment in All 4 Tracks
Full access to AI Foundations, Vibe Coding, AI Agent Dev, and Remote Work Ready tracks. A $12,299 combined value, free for every employee.
Conference Attendance Budget
$3,000 per year for AI conferences, developer summits, education expos, and industry events. Travel and registration covered.
AI Certification Programs
Company-paid certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Anthropic. Stay at the frontier of AI knowledge.
Mentorship from BHC Leadership
Direct access to BHC founders and Seed Foundation leaders. Weekly office hours, monthly 1-on-1s, and open-door access to the people building the ecosystem.
Teaching Sabbatical
One month per year for personal research, open-source projects, or building your own curriculum. Paid time to pursue what excites you.
Auric Labs Accelerator Access
Free access to Auric Labs resources, workshops, and mentor network. Build your own startup ideas alongside your teaching work.
Latest AI Tool Subscriptions
Claude Pro, ChatGPT Plus, GitHub Copilot, Cursor Pro, and every major AI tool — all paid by the company. Your toolkit is always current.
Research Publication Support
Dedicated time and editorial support for publishing AI education research. Build your academic profile while you teach.
Campus Life
8Hot Springs Campus Housing
Subsidized housing in the historic Hot Springs resort town. Walk to campus, walk to the natural mineral pools. $750-$1,000/mo vs $1,500 market rate.
Grow Campus Satellite Access
Full access to the 15-acre Grow Campus in Custer. Co-working, meeting rooms, outdoor workspaces, and the entire BHC ecosystem at your fingertips.
Standing Desks & Ergonomic Setup
Every workspace comes with adjustable standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and monitor arms. Your body works as hard as your brain — treat it right.
Gym & Fitness Center
On-campus fitness center membership included. Weights, cardio, yoga space. Open early, close late. No additional fees ever.
THE CULT Events & Concerts
VIP access to all campus events: live music, movie nights, tech demos, and the annual THE CULT convention. Bring your family.
Dog-Friendly Campus
Bring your dog to work. Both campuses welcome well-behaved pets. Because teaching AI is better with a dog at your feet.
Podcast Studio Access
Professional recording studio at THE BARN on Grow Campus. Record lectures, create content, produce your own AI education podcast.
Free Parking at Both Campuses
Dedicated employee parking at Hot Springs and Grow Campus. No meters, no permits, no stress. Park and walk in.
Outdoor Adventures
13Custer State Park Annual Pass
71,000 acres of Black Hills wilderness. Bison herds, Sylvan Lake, Wildlife Loop Drive. Family pass covered for every employee.
Hot Springs Natural Mineral Pools
The town is named for them. Natural warm mineral springs for year-round soaking. Walking distance from campus — your daily decompression.
Evans Plunge Water Park
The world's largest natural warm water indoor swimming pool. Fed by natural hot springs, open year-round. Employee rates for the whole family.
Needles Highway Scenic Drives
14-mile drive through granite spires and narrow tunnels. One of the most dramatic roads in America, a short drive from campus.
Black Elk Peak Hiking
Highest point east of the Rockies at 7,244 feet. Panoramic views, 3.5-mile trail from Sylvan Lake. Your after-class summit.
Mickelson Trail Biking
109 miles of converted rail trail through the Black Hills. Tunnels, trestles, and pine forests. Bike rental discounts for employees.
Fly Fishing on French Creek
Trout streams wind through the hills minutes from Hot Springs. Equipment discounts through our outdoor partner network.
Rock Climbing at the Needles
World-class granite climbing on the Needles formations. Sport, trad, and bouldering from beginner to expert. Guided sessions at employee rates.
Cross-Country Skiing
Groomed trails through Black Hills National Forest. Quiet, beautiful winter outings free with your park pass.
Snowshoeing
Explore the Black Hills in winter silence. Trails through Custer State Park and national forest land. Gear discounts for employees.
Mountain Biking
Centennial Trail singletrack, Flume Trail, and dozens more. Some of the best mountain biking between Colorado and nowhere.
Wildlife Safari Drives
Drive the Wildlife Loop through herds of bison, pronghorn, and wild burros. Your commute home might include a buffalo jam.
Horseback Riding
Guided trail rides through Custer State Park and the surrounding hills. Employee rates at partner ranches.
Cultural Experiences
10Mammoth Site in Hot Springs
Active paleontological dig with 61 mammoths discovered. One of the world's greatest Pleistocene fossil sites — walking distance from campus.
Crazy Horse Memorial
The world's largest mountain carving in progress. Night blasts in summer, cultural center year-round. Employee passes included.
Mount Rushmore Entry
America's most iconic monument, a short drive from campus. Parking pass covered for you and your family.
Deadwood Historic District
Wild West history meets modern entertainment. Historic Main Street, the graves of Wild Bill and Calamity Jane, and the gaming district.
Sturgis Rally Experience
The world's largest motorcycle rally — 500,000+ attendees every August. VIP and vendor passes available for Seed Academy staff.
Wind Cave Tours
One of the longest caves in the world with rare boxwork formations. Guided tours year-round, just south of Hot Springs.
Jewel Cave Tours
Third-longest cave in the world. Calcite crystals, stalactites, and guided discovery tours at employee rates.
Native American Powwows
Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota cultural celebrations with traditional dancing, drumming, and artistry. Deeply meaningful regional events.
Black Hills Playhouse Theater
Professional summer theater in Custer State Park since 1946. Discounted season passes for Seed Academy employees.
1880 Train Rides
Vintage steam train between Hill City and Keystone through pine forests and mountain meadows. A 2-hour scenic journey through history.
Tech & Gear
8MacBook Pro
Latest generation MacBook Pro for every team member. Refreshed on a 3-year cycle. Your tools should never hold you back.
AirPods Max
Premium noise-cancelling headphones for focus, calls, and deep work. Because sometimes you need to block out the world and build.
AI Workstation Access
GPU clusters for training models, running inference, and AI research. Access to compute that would cost thousands per month individually.
Meta Smart Glasses
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses for field teaching, content creation, and hands-free AI interaction. The future of wearable tech.
Branded Seed Academy Merch
Full wardrobe of Seed Academy branded gear. Hoodies, tees, caps, backpacks. Represent the academy and keep everything — it is yours.
Annual Gear Allowance
$500 per year for outdoor gear, personal tech, books, or anything that makes your life better. Spend it however you want.
Home Office Stipend
$1,000 for setting up your home workspace. Standing desk, monitor, keyboard, lighting — whatever you need to be productive from anywhere.
Latest AI Model Access
Enterprise-tier access to Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and emerging models. You teach AI — you should always have the best models available.
Housing & Living
6Campus Housing (Hot Springs)
Priority access to subsidized housing in the historic Hot Springs resort town. Minutes from campus, surrounded by natural beauty.
Grow Campus Housing (Custer)
Pass Creek housing development near Grow Campus. Employee rates, brand new construction, walking distance to the 15-acre campus.
Relocation Assistance
$5,000 relocation package through Settle the West. Moving costs, first and last month, and community integration support.
Cost of Living: 30% Below Average
Hot Springs and Custer cost 30% less than the national average. Your salary goes further here than $200K in Denver.
Minimal Commute
From anywhere in Hot Springs or Custer to campus in under 10 minutes. No highway, no traffic. A short drive through pine trees and open sky.
Natural Hot Springs Access
Hot Springs is named for its natural warm mineral springs. Year-round soaking, walking distance from your front door. No other employer offers this.
Health & Wellness
5100% Healthcare Coverage
Full family PPO — medical, dental, vision, and mental health. Employer-paid 100%. No deductibles, no copays, no stress.
Outdoor Activity Stipend
$200 per month for outdoor activities — ski passes, climbing gear, fishing licenses, kayak rentals, trailhead passes. Stay active.
Wellness Days
Mental health PTO beyond your standard vacation. Need a day to hike, soak in hot springs, or just reset? Take it. No questions asked.
Family-Friendly Schedule
Flexible hours designed around real life. School drop-offs, recitals, family dinners — your schedule works for your family, not the other way around.
Work-Life Balance
Rural pace, rural life. No 2-hour commutes. No concrete jungle. Teach AI during the day, hike to a summit after class. This is what balance looks like.
University Teaching Job vs. Seed Academy
We do not compete with other schools. We compete with tech companies.
Ready to Teach the Future?
$145K base salary. Free AI tools. National parks. Two campuses in the Black Hills. This is what teaching at Seed Academy looks like.