Manager, Growth Operations

WHO WE ARE
Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes. To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org.

OUR VALUES
Teaching Lab seeks to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning in pursuit of excellent educational outcomes for every child.

Teaching Lab’s ultimate goals are:

• Educators learn more than they would without us
• Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income
• Educators we serve say they love our approach, and they want to keep doing it to advance educational equity

All employees are expected to embrace Teaching Lab’s Values to help us achieve our ultimate goals.

• Collaboration & Responsive Service
• Resilient Solution-Finding
• Research & Learning With Humility
• Accountable Excellence
• Equity & Justice

Read more about Teaching Lab’s Values here.

Type of Vacancy: Salaried (Full-Time)
Start Date: March 2026
Location: Remote
Department: Strategic Growth and Marketing
Reports To: Director, Strategic Partnerships
Supervises: None
Travel: Remote with limited travel
Compensation: $80,000-$105,529
Areas of Expertise: Educational Market Research and Entry Strategy, Public-Sector Procurement and Vendor Pathways, Outreach Management, Conference Strategy Planning, CRM and Growth Operations Systems

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Strategic Growth department’s primary purpose is to set and execute Teaching Lab’s earned revenue strategy by building a strong pipeline of state, district, and partnership opportunities that sustain and expand our impact. The team’s main functions include business development and strategic partnerships, growth operations and systems, and market strategy and outreach. The Strategic Growth department contributes to Teaching Lab’s mission by securing the partnerships and resources needed to bring high-quality professional learning and instructional support to more educators and students.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Growth Operations Manager’s primary responsibility is to operationalize Teaching Lab’s strategic growth priorities by owning day-to-day execution across market research, outreach, partner engagement, and the systems that drive pipeline development. Along with Strategic Growth, Program, and Strategy & Communications team members, the Manager, Growth Operations will also hold responsibilities in the following areas:

• Leading early-stage market entry research and producing clear, actionable market briefs to inform go-to-market decisions
• Executing and tracking outreach for priority market initiatives, including building contact lists, managing sequences, and monitoring performance
• Owning conference strategy and planning as a growth lever, including recommendations, schedules, and briefing materials for attendees
• Supporting opportunity research and business development enablement by ensuring accurate CRM tracking and delivering targeted memos in response to leadership needs
• Contributing to cross-functional tools, templates, and shared processes that strengthen go-to-market execution and institutional knowledge

The Growth Operations Manager role is an individual contributor-level position with no management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring disciplined, data-informed growth execution across new and existing markets. Success in this position requires strong judgment, initiative, rigorous research and synthesis skills, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, education, or a related field. 
• At least five (5) years of experience with Go-to-Market Strategy
• At least two (2) years of experience with Business Development Enablement
• Skills in written and verbal communication, budgeting, and project management

Values, Skills, and Competencies

• Strong commitment to continuous improvement in organizational systems and personal professional growth
• Ability to think strategically and translate organizational goals into effective processes and solutions
• Compelling communication and influence skills across diverse stakeholders, including staff, partners, and external vendors
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in business, communications, education, or a related field 
• At least two (2) years of business development experience within the field of education

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS (KSIs)
All team members are accountable for achieving goals set in collaboration with their Home Manager, which are aligned with Teaching Lab’s annual goals, department goals, and Home Manager goals, as applicable.

Within the role, model the radical commitments for our values.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• All team members must be able to work a flexible schedule to support operational needs.
• All team members must be able to perform the essential project, duties, and responsibilities with or without accommodation.
• All team members are expected to support program/project needs, which could mean that you hold multiple roles on project teams (i.e., Project Lead, Project Sponsor, Coach Developer, Client Partnership Manager, Instructional Designer, Subject Matter Expert, Coach/Facilitator, Project Management Support, or Analyst).
• Travel could be required for the role. Travel is determined based on business needs and can vary depending on partnership/contract requirements.
• All roles at Teaching Lab are contingent upon the availability of project work, available funding, and organizational priorities. 
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including extended periods of sitting, frequent participation in virtual meetings and video calls, and consistent use of computer-based systems and communication tools.
• Teaching Lab encourages practices that support employee wellness, including regular breaks, ergonomic workspace setup, and resources to support health and balance while working remotely. 

ABOUT FULL-TIME ROLES
At Teaching Lab, our full-time team members are the heart of our mission to advance educational equity. Joining us in a staff role means being part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions shape the organization’s growth and impact every day. You’ll work cross-functionally with colleagues who share a deep commitment to excellence, equity, and innovation, and you’ll have opportunities to both lead and learn as we tackle ambitious goals together.

As a full-time employee, you’ll also benefit from Teaching Lab’s competitive package designed to support your health, financial security, and professional growth. Our offerings include organizational contributions toward medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and additional support for technology and home office expenses. Employees enjoy generous paid time off, funding for their professional development or well-being, and dedicated holidays that prioritize rest and renewal.

Full-time roles at Teaching Lab combine mission-driven purpose with comprehensive support, offering you the stability and resources to thrive while making a lasting impact in the field of education.

TRAVEL
Remote with limited travel.

COMPENSATION
The full salary range for this position is $80,000 - $121,007 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $105,529. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($105,529) to allow for continued growth in the role over time. There are two types of experience being considered for this role: Experience that is directly relevant to the role and Total Working Experience, in all fields. This includes: internships and consulting work. In collaboration with the hiring manager, the People and Culture team calculates experience based on the candidate’s most current resume. When calculating the offer, consideration is given to candidates that possess additional qualifications (i.e., desired qualifications). Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint to allow for continued growth in the role over time.

CLOSING/REVIEW DATE
This position opened on January 30, 2026 and will remain open until filled. All applications received between January 30, 2026 and February 8, 2026 will be reviewed by the hiring team. Applications received after February 8, 2026 will be reviewed as needed.