Education Jobs at Startups
There are 197 open education roles at 41 early-stage startups, 25% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 67.2k to 105k, with a median of USD 77.1k.
Working in education at a startup
Education professionals at early-stage startups wear many hats - teaching, developing curriculum, and supporting learners directly. In a startup context, these roles often involve building new programs, working in small teams, and adapting quickly. You might be in a classroom, an education technology company, or a childcare center.
What education work involves at an early-stage startup
You teach or write curriculum while the programme itself is still taking shape. Small teams mean you also handle enrolment questions, family calls and whatever else the week brings. Bigger institutions give you a syllabus and a department, and an early startup gives you a blank page.
Day to day
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons or learning activities.
- Assess student progress and provide individualized support.
- Develop or adapt curriculum materials to meet learner needs.
- Communicate with parents, guardians, or other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve educational outcomes.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Skills and tools
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology (e.g., LMS, Google Classroom)
- Differentiation and special education strategies
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Relevant teaching certifications (where applicable)
How to get into education at a startup
Background
A bachelor's degree is typically required, and teaching credentials or certifications are common, though some roles (like paraprofessionals) allow entry with an associate degree or relevant experience.
Career path
With experience, education professionals often move into lead teacher, instructional coach, or school leadership roles like principal or program director.
Who is hiring education roles
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- 197open roles
- 41startups hiring
- 25%remote
Pay and the market
Industries
Education (137), healthcare (29) and AI and machine learning (10) startups have most of the openings.
Pay figures come from the 39 postings on this page that state a salary.
Salary
26% of education postings are remote. Remote education jobs →
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Questions people ask
How much do education jobs pay?
Typically USD 67.2k to 105k a year, with a median of USD 77.1k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring education roles?
Rocketship (37 roles), BrightBee (22) and Wonderschool (16) have the most; 41 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
25% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be lead?
Most roles are lead (36% of those that state a level), and 30% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
14 were posted this week.