23.08.14 - EdTech Jobs of the Week (JOTW)
Good news / bad news / meh news in EdTech
Happy Monday! 🌟 This week, on JOTW it’s good news / bad news / meh news in EdTech!
Good news:
Project Tomorrow published a Qualcomm-funded case study showing the positive impact LAUSD-provided devices and connectivity has had on K-12 students and their families.
EdTech firm Chegg rallied and exceeded analysts’ average expectations to ease fears about ChatGPT’s impact on their business. Considerably better news from how they finished Q1!
According Credence Research, Inc. the EdTech market is expected to be worth USD 300.67 billion by 2030, up from USD 120.9 billion in 2022. “How valid are these numbers,” one may ask. “What are they based on?” Let’s not dig to deep and risk knocking this out of the “good news” category ;-)
Bad news:
Crunchbase asks if this year is a gap year for EdTech as funding has plummeted, showing that this February 2023 headline has not aged well in Entrepreneur magazine!
Faculty are experiencing EdTech burnout and fatigue according to this wgu labs survey. Dr. Betheny Gross writes what to do about it in University Business.
Meh news:
Maybe beleaguered Indian EdTech firm Byju is getting its house in order. One person on an investor call said that it “was a very reassuring call,” and that this will be a “defining quarter” for the company. We shall see what “defining” means!
Esteban Sosnik of Reach Capital shared his insights about the rise of vertical-focused EdTech firms, while urging caution in citing how 300 million jobs will be impacted by generative AI. Note: the language Goldman Sachs study he cites concludes, “that the ultimate boost to labor productivity is uncertain, but in most scenarios would remain economically significant.” Now if that isn’t bull-earish language, I don’t know what is!
Now, let’s get to the Jobs of the Week…
Senior Director, Center for Racial Economic Equity @ Jobs for the Future
Location: Remote (Boston, DC, Oakland)
EdFocus: Workforce Learning
Mission: Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the American workforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Their Center for Racial Economic Equity (CREE) aims to advance equity in education and the labor market. They seek to create a world where race is no longer a determinant of education and economic outcomes—a world where Black learners and workers secure quality jobs in high-growth sectors, succeed in their careers, and experience economic advancement without facing obstacles based on their race.
Job Summary: The Senior Director (SD) position within the Center for Racial Economic Equity (CREE) involves strategic leadership and collaboration to drive racial equity initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President of CREE, the SD will shape the center's strategy, business development, and partnerships while advising on key projects. The role requires strong collaboration, a focus on scalability and sustainability, and an understanding of racial equity landscapes. The SD will work with internal teams, foster partnerships, manage projects, and enhance cross-sector networks. They should bring expertise in advancing racial equity, be adept at proposing innovative solutions, and possess strong relationship-building skills. This role is pivotal in expanding CREE's impact and supporting diverse learners and workers in education and the workforce.
Compensation: The hiring range for this role is $140,000 - $165,000 annually. JFF also offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.
Senior Manager, Brand Design @ Newsela
Location: Remote
EdFocus: K-12
Mission: Newsela takes authentic, real world content from trusted sources and makes it instruction ready for K-12 classrooms. Each text is published at five reading levels, so content is accessible to every learner, personalized to student interests, aligned to instructional standards, and attached to activities and reporting that hold teachers accountable for instruction and students accountable for their work.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing Communications and Public Affairs, the Sr. Manager, Brand Design will steer brand and creative initiatives across Newsela. Leading a team of 5 designers, you'll guide their work across multiple domains while contributing your creative prowess to diverse projects such as marketing campaigns, documents, illustrations, and website designs. Your collaboration will extend across departments including Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Product Design, allowing you to have a direct impact on how Newsela presents itself to the world. With the chance to foster creativity, drive growth, and influence the public perception of Newsela's brands, this role offers an exciting avenue for professional development.
Compensation: Base compensation range is $115,000 - $125,000 based on experience. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.
Machine Learning Engineer @ TalkingPoints
Location: Remote
EdFocus: K-12
Mission: TalkingPoints is an award-winning education technology non-profit organization with the mission to unlock the potential of low-income, underserved families to support their children’s learning by partnering with their children’s schools.
Job Summary: As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll lead the development of innovative machine learning models and algorithms, utilizing large-scale data mining to enhance student outcomes and address barriers for under-resourced students. Collaborating closely with cross-disciplinary teams, you'll employ deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, and natural language processing tools to derive insights from TalkingPoints messaging data. Reporting to the Head of Data, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining machine learning infrastructure through AWS and GCP services, including CI/CD processes for efficient model deployment. Your proficiency in Python, SQL, AWS services, and data processing, along with strong problem-solving skills, will drive the creation of predictive models and enhance data analytics.
Compensation: TalkingPoints offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including full coverage health insurance and 401K match
Market Development Associate - US @ Kami
Location: Remote (Oakland, CA)
EdFocus: K12
Mission: Kami is an award-winning education startup, their digital classroom platform offers meaningful solutions to over 40 million users worldwide, empowering students and supporting teachers.
Job Summary: The Market Development Associate will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and development across specific U.S. markets. Reporting to the Chief Learning Officer, you'll craft comprehensive market development plans, utilizing research findings to identify opportunities and challenges. Collaborating with departments like sales and marketing, you'll leverage relationships with education leaders to communicate Kami's value proposition. If you're an adept business analyst with a passion for education and a track record of strategic success, join Kami's fast-growing journey and make a significant impact on millions of lives.
Compensation: Kami offers Excellent health benefits, a flexible working approach that is truly flexible to your needs as well as learning and development opportunities
Sales Development Representative @ Breathe For Change
Location: Remote
EdFocus: K-12
Mission: Breathe For Change is on a mission to enhance the collective well-being of educators, students, and entire communities. Their trainings equip educators with social-emotional learning strategies, mindfulness tools, and yoga practices that support educator well-being and transform school communities.
Job Summary: The Sales Development Representative (SDR) role at Breathe For Change is an integral part of their B2B sales strategy, focused on generating and qualifying leads for their wellness and SEL tools in the education industry. As a passionate and adaptable team player, you'll engage with school and district decision makers, nurturing warm leads and initiating conversations with cold leads. Reporting to the B2B Sales Lead, you'll contribute to evolving and refining the sales strategy, set meetings, manage leads, and collaborate with the sales team. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 2 years' SDR or sales experience, a history of exceeding targets, and familiarity with education, yoga, and mindfulness.
Compensation: The salary range for this position will be based on experience, plus commission structure which will be shared upon hire. Breathe For Change will pay 60% of individual premium on their select health, vision and dental plans. You will also be eligible to enroll in a HSA and FSA. They also provide 401k matching 100% of employee contributions up to the first 3% of pay, and 50% of employee contributions on the next 2%. In addition to unlimited time off.
Sr. Product Marketing Manager - Platform (Insights Specialist) @ Instructure
Location: Remote
EdFocus: K12, Higher Education
Mission: Instructure is not only the makers of a leading learning management system, Canvas. They’re an education technology company with a mission to elevate student success, amplify the power of teaching, and inspire everyone to learn together.
Job Summary: The role of Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Insights Specialist is a multifaceted position with a focus on messaging activation, competitive research, and pricing strategies for the Instructure Learning Platform. Reporting to the Senior Director for Product Marketing, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop core positioning, drive product launches, and lead pricing initiatives. Leveraging your deep edtech expertise, you will craft a compelling narrative for the platform, present market insights, and collaborate on industry events. Your role also involves enabling internal teams, supporting marketing strategies, and conducting competitor analysis. With a minimum of 5 years' experience in education product marketing and a strong background in LMS or online learning, you'll excel in this dynamic and strategic position. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is your ability to work collaboratively and manage competing demands effectively.
Compensation: The salary for this position is $100,000 - $135,000 a year. Instructure also offers 401k, Medical, dental, visions, disability, and life insurance benefits. Tuition reimbursement, paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules. In addition to gym club reimbursements and rewards-based fitness tracking
Director of Learning Product Management, US @ Multiverse
Location: Remote(NYC)
EdFocus: Workforce Education
Mission: Multiverse’s mission is to create a diverse group of future leaders. They provide high-quality professional apprenticeship programs that combine work, training and community. Focusing on the skills of the future, their programs range from business operations to data science and software engineering.
Job Summary: The role of Director of Learning Product Management presents a unique opportunity to shape and drive the priorities of Multiverse blended learning products to meet customer demand and achieve measurable business outcomes. With a focus on excellence and a deep commitment to the learner-coach relationship, you will oversee the development and iteration of the product range, ensuring world-class quality both online and offline. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will establish feedback loops for continuous improvement, manage reporting and planning, and lead a team of product managers. Drawing from your 5-7 years of experience in launching and overseeing complex products, you will bring data-informed decision-making, commercial acumen, and a dedication to applied learning.
Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000. Multiverse also offers health, life insurance, and wellness resources including a gym membership. 20 days of PTO, plus: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 4 days for our December company switch off and 4 company-wide wellbeing days and 11 federal holidays per year. Up to 16 weeks' continuous, fully paid parental leave and family planning support. As well as the opportunity to work abroad 45 days a year
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