What you’ll be doing:Managing and growing a portfolio of US school partnerships:Generating an increasing number of paraprofessional and teacher roles that Zen will staff over time for each district and charter school.Upselling Zen products and services.Reporting on key trends and feedback from schools and working with our incredible Product team to implement that feedbackBeing a responsive, central point of contact for all school partnership stakeholders.Managing an engaged portfolio of US educators, and getting them work in partner US school districts:Communicating daily with all newly onboarded educators to get them immediately into either a long-term or daily subbing roleCommunicating with educators who are in an active role to ensure they are getting feedback from our school partners, are happy in the role, and problem solving when not to either keep them in the role or find them a new roleCoaching educators when relevant, and getting them to complete company-provided training so they can improve their performance in the schools Zen servesThis is a fast moving, high volume role that requires an equal mix of strategy, relationship building, and acting with urgency to fulfill both school and educator needsWhat we are looking for:Someone who is coachable and thrives on feedback - we want you to bring enthusiasm, a low ego, and an eagerness to learn something new every dayA resilient self-starter who enjoys getting scrappy and thinking like an entrepreneur in order to reach their goalsA positive team member who lifts their teammates up and celebrates their winsAn empathetic, customer-service oriented person who deeply cares about and understands others’ needsA passion for the education sector and companies that have a positive social impactExperience in sales, partnerships, account management, recruitment, or education is a plusWhat’s in it for you?Competitive salary and benefits18 days paid time off (15 days flexible + 3 days for Christmas closure)Work that you are proud of and want to talk aboutA fun, tight-knit team solving a problem that makes a difference in the worldDiversity and InclusionAt Zen, we strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion, where everyone is respected, valued and appreciated for their unique traits, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment where our team can thrive, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, religion or beliefs. We value our differences and believe that practices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion help us create a fairer, more compassionate environment for all.We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and different experiences and perspectives — just like the staff who teach through Zen and the children at the schools we work with. We believe in hiring the best people from the widest pool and creating an inclusive culture where people’s voices are heard and all our team can look forward to coming to work.We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for all. We seek out diverse opinions, beliefs, and experiences because they collectively make us stronger; we’ve had former teachers, pilots, fundraisers, engineers, lawyers, marketers, social media experts and more join our team.
