Confidential
Vice President, Education and Research
About the Company
Provider of instructional technology for diverse student populations and educators in public education.
Industry
E-Learning
Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed
Founded
2009
Employees
501-1000
Categories
Education
Technology
E-learning
Assessments Services
EdTech
Training
Consulting
Specialties at-risk and special student populations reading intervention math intervention summer intervention english language learners supplemental solutions e-learning and students with disabilities
Business Classifications Marketplace B2B Enterprise
About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President, Education and Research to play a pivotal role in defining and advancing the educational objectives and goals of its curriculum and professional learning products. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing informed analyses of pedagogical trends, educational research, and the needs of educators and students. This role requires a leader with a deep understanding of literacy, EdTech product design, and instructional design best practices, who can ensure the highest quality research standards and content development. The Vice President will also be instrumental in scaling the practices of the teams that produce literacy products and tools, both for classroom use and internal resources.
Key responsibilities for the Vice President include setting the goals for student and professional learning curriculum development, staying abreast of educational research to guide the creation of innovative materials, and managing relationships with leading researchers in the field. The role demands a strategic approach to product research, assessment, and efficacy research, as well as the ability to guide the integration of AI and emerging technology into educational products. The ideal candidate will have a background in classroom or direct-instructional settings, at least 15 years of experience in EdTech, and an advanced degree in education or a related field. They should be adept at managing a budget, have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills. Hiring Manager Title SVP, Product Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration Strategy
Specialties at-risk and special student populations reading intervention math intervention summer intervention english language learners supplemental solutions e-learning and students with disabilities
Business Classifications Marketplace B2B Enterprise
About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President, Education and Research to play a pivotal role in defining and advancing the educational objectives and goals of its curriculum and professional learning products. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing informed analyses of pedagogical trends, educational research, and the needs of educators and students. This role requires a leader with a deep understanding of literacy, EdTech product design, and instructional design best practices, who can ensure the highest quality research standards and content development. The Vice President will also be instrumental in scaling the practices of the teams that produce literacy products and tools, both for classroom use and internal resources.
Key responsibilities for the Vice President include setting the goals for student and professional learning curriculum development, staying abreast of educational research to guide the creation of innovative materials, and managing relationships with leading researchers in the field. The role demands a strategic approach to product research, assessment, and efficacy research, as well as the ability to guide the integration of AI and emerging technology into educational products. The ideal candidate will have a background in classroom or direct-instructional settings, at least 15 years of experience in EdTech, and an advanced degree in education or a related field. They should be adept at managing a budget, have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills. Hiring Manager Title SVP, Product Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration Strategy