Salary Range: 32 to 35 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy,

Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers,

and the community as a whole.

We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education,

introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s

family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets.

We proudly serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned

professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com

Position Overview

We are currently seeking part-time Real Estate Instructors to assist New Mexico students within our online courses for Colibri Group’s esteemed brand, Colibri Real Estate. The instructor will familiarize themselves with our pre-licensing courses and help students understand material by replying to emailed content questions.

This is a part-time, contract position with an estimated time commitment of 2-10 hours per week, although that will fluctuate. The instructor is paid an hourly rate based on the number of hours worked assisting students each week, as well as time spent within the other requirements of the position.

What You'll Do

Provide all documentation and perform all duties required to become a recognized instructor or Instructor of Record.
Provide support in response to student email, voicemail, and discussion board inquiries.
Provide replies to students within one (1) business day, preferably 24 hours, by email or personal phone. Instructor is not required, nor should the instructor meet personally with students.
Review course content and assist in updates to courses as applicable state law and rule changes occur.
Complete training and remain current on all school technology systems necessary for student support.
Familiarize themselves with the course content and layout.
Complete the 16-hour CDEI (Certified Distance Education Instructor) designation through IDECC (International Distance Education Certification Center – www.IDECC.org) within 4 months of acceptance of this contract, and Instructor will keep the designation current by taking the CDEI renewal course every three years. Costs for acquisition and renewal are reimbursed by the school.
Instructors of Record may also have additional tasks, depending on state requirements. This list is provided as an example, not a determinate list of tasks.
File proper paperwork with the state commission for school approvals and renewals.
File proper paperwork with the state commission for course approvals and renewals.
Allow name and signature to be used on course completion certificates.
Provide formal reviews of course materials.
Be attentive to and report any real estate commission and regulatory changes that may affect course content or delivery.
Will be required to make a 15-60 minute presentation before the Education Advisory Committee for each of the three pre-license courses. Must be prepared to answer questions about the subject matter.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson, broker, or attorney required.
Active NM real estate license (salesperson or broker) required.
Will attend an instructor training course, Core Course Instructor Boot Camp, or will attend a suitable Instructor Development Workshop within one year of being approved.
Previous teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today!

About the company

Colibri Group provides online learning solutions for licensed professionals across industries such as real estate, appraisal, healthcare, and financial services. It uses a proprietary SaaS platform to deliver pre-licensing courses, continuing education, industry updates, and career resources via subscription plans and individual courses. The product landscape includes a vast catalog of content (10,000+ hours) and a user-friendly experience, supported by regulatory approvals (640 state and federal annually) to ensure course quality. Colibri Group differentiates itself through its wide, regulation-compliant catalog and its ability to offer both subscription-based ongoing education and one-time course purchases to meet diverse professional needs, with a proven track record evidenced by millions of alumni and students. Its goal is to be a central provider of accessible, compliant online education that helps licensed professionals maintain credentials and advance their careers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

GovTech named Colibri an EdTech Champion in 2026 for AI learning execution.
Nipun Soni joins as CFO on April 30, 2026, sharpening capital discipline.
University of Tulsa partnership extends Colibri into pre-licensure pipelines before graduation.

What critics are saying

Damrau v. Colibri, a 2026 VPPA suit, exposes tracking-pixel privacy liability.
Audirie integration risk rises if healthcare simulations fail outside Colibri's core workflows.
License-heavy revenues face existential pressure if state boards shift CE toward free incumbents.

What makes Colibri Group unique

Colibri spans 50 professions, giving regulated professionals one credentialing shop.
Its agentic AI platform handles 200,000 questions daily with 98% positive feedback.
Audirie adds simulation-based training, strengthening Colibri's interactive, scenario-driven learning moat.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Training
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

12%

GovTech

Sep 4th, 2026

Colibri Group.

Colibri Group. Colibri Group built an agentic AI learning platform on AWS to transform how professionals interact with educational content. The platform processes more than 200,000 questions each day and has achieved a 98% positive feedback rate from student interactions.

PR Newswire

Jun 17th, 2026

Colibri Group acquires AI simulation firm Audirie to expand professional learning

Colibri Group, a professional education company backed by Gridiron Capital, has acquired Audirie, an AI-driven simulation and assessment company. The acquisition adds conversational AI technology that enables professionals to practice realistic scenarios through interactive simulations. Audirie currently serves healthcare settings, but Colibri plans to extend the simulation-based learning capabilities across multiple industries it serves, including accounting, financial services, real estate and construction. The technology will be integrated with Colibri's existing AI innovations, including Newt and Rubi, which provide personalised learning experiences. "Audirie adds exciting new capabilities that will help us leverage AI further in pursuit of what has long been the holy grail of learning — a personalized, interactive, one-on-one learning experience," said Shravan Goli, Colibri's CEO.

Colibri Group

Apr 30th, 2026

Colibri group appoints nipun soni as chief financial officer.

PR Newswire

Apr 30th, 2026

Colibri Group appoints Nipun Soni as CFO to drive AI-powered growth

Colibri Group, a professional education company serving millions of licensed professionals across healthcare, accounting, financial services and other regulated industries, has appointed Nipun Soni as chief financial officer, effective 30 April 2026. Soni brings extensive experience scaling high-growth companies. He previously served as CFO at Picarro, where he drove double-digit revenue growth whilst improving margins, and at BillionToOne, where he built the finance infrastructure and supported major fundraising. He has also held senior finance roles at Guardant Health, Quotient Technology and Oracle, participating in over 40 M&A transactions. At Colibri, Soni will focus on enhancing operational systems, improving capital efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making as the company accelerates its AI-powered growth initiatives across its portfolio of more than 30 brands.

Business Wire

Dec 4th, 2025

Colibri Group Announces Investment in Hondros Education Group

Colibri Group is pleased to announce that the company has closed an investment in Hondros Education Group.