WILLOW EDUCATION

ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: WILLOW EDUCATION

ROLE: Curriculum Development & Partner Success Lead

Location: Remote (U.S.‑based) | Travel: ~20% (PD delivery & partner visits)

Reports to: Chief Product & Technology Officer | Start Date: Summer 2025

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 (based on experience)

About Willow Education

A high school principal we partner with recently shared, “Willow has transformed the way my team and students thrive.” Willow is not just another edtech company: We’re a career exploration and planning curriculum and platform with economic mobility as our north star. Our research‑backed curriculum and AI‑native platform help every student graduate with a purpose‑aligned plan, quality next steps, and the durable skills to thrive.

As our third full‑time hire, you will be instrumental in shaping tens of thousands (potentially millions) of students’ futures through owning Willow’s curriculum development and improvement and partner success playbook. You will build and refine lessons, design professional learning, and coach schools to impactful implementation. We’re looking for someone who loves leading impactful coaching and professional development, and spends their time geeking out on pedagogy.

Key Responsibilities

► Curriculum Development & Iteration

Expand and iterate on our purpose-led curriculum, aligning with postsecondary & workforce readiness and durable skills standards. This includes:
Scope and sequence design
Curating aligned resources
Lesson planning
Creating all student-facing resources
Assessment design
Embed AI‑native workflows while bringing your earned judgment and expertise.

► Professional Development & Partner Success

Design and execute the full onboarding process for new customers.
Design and monitor success plans for each customer based on their intended use of Willow.
Design and deliver engaging PD sessions (virtual & on‑site).
Coach educators through implementation cycles, using data to celebrate wins and troubleshoot barriers.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer questions and concerns.
Serve as the voice of the customer— using our insights to inform product development.

► Cross‑Functional Execution

Juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced startup.
Use customer insights to inform product roadmap, design, and engineering decisions.
Many other projects and tasks, as needed.

Qualifications

✔ 3+ years in grades 6‑12 with teacher‑leader and/or assistant principal level experience.

✔ Proven success designing secondary curriculum and delivering high‑impact PD.

✔ People leader: Your charisma, intelligence, and humility leave people wanting to learn more from you.

✔ AI‑zealot—you have opinions on the differences between models, and favorites for each task. You were vibe coding back in 2024.

✔ Exceptionally organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑managed.

✔ Track record of exceptional results.

Nice to Haves: Post‑secondary success work, edtech/startup experience, partnership success management

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $60,000 – $85,000 (based on experience) and early‑stage equity in a growing PBC

Health‑care stipend for the plan of your choice
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Flexible PTO
Remote‑first culture

Why Willow?

Mission & Impact: Empower thousands of students this year to discover their purpose and make great next steps, and the potential to impact millions of young people.
Build From the Ground Floor: Build and shape the curriculum and partner success playbook.
Growth Culture: We’re voracious learners—independent, scrappy, and get sh*t done. We invest in your professional growth.
Autonomy, Trust & Growth: Clear goals, flexible schedule, outcome‑centered leadership, and lots of feedback.

Short‑listed candidates will complete a phone interview, followed by a work sample and final interviews.

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Resume Link

Please provide a link to a PDF copy of your resume through Google Drive, DropBox, or another file sharing tool. Please ensure this link is accessible and can be opened by our team.

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Provide a brief statement describing a lesson you designed for another teacher that had an outsized impact (links to artifacts encouraged).

Describe a specific instance where you designed a secondary curriculum that led to measurable improvements in student or teacher outcomes. How did your approach reflect your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to inspire others as a people leader?

Similarly, describe a specific instance where you designed a professional development that led to measurable improvements in student or teacher outcomes. How did your approach reflect your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to inspire others as a people leader?

As an AI enthusiast, share your perspective on how different AI models can be leveraged to enhance curriculum development. Provide an example of how you’ve integrated AI tools into your instructional leadership practices.

Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States?

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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