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Why Springboard?

Close the literacy Gap

Join a mission that partners with teachers and families to help every child become a confident reader. Every day, your work will help unlock students’ potential and create brighter futures.

Collaborative with communities

Build meaningful partnerships between home and school. By centering both teachers and parents, we can create a lasting impact for our students.

Grow as an educator and professional

Your ideas and leadership can help shape what’s possible in the communities we serve. Here, you’ll have the space to innovate, grow, and make an even bigger impact in education.

Flexibility with purpose

Remote-first, trust-driven, and results-oriented. Impact matters to us more than where you sit.

HIRING PROCESS

Inside the Springboard Collaborative Hiring Process

From the moment you hit “apply,” we’re here to support you.

Our hiring process is built on partnership, transparency, and equity because we know interviewing isn’t just about filling a seat. It’s about ensuring we’re the right match for one another and our mission.

No matter where your journey leads, we want your time with Springboard to feel valuable and human.

Clarity, always

We respect your time and your talent.

From the moment you apply, we provide an anticipated timeline for the role so you know exactly what to expect. We believe every candidate deserves a response; whether you move to the next stage or not, you will hear back from us. No "ghosting," just clear communication.

Inclusivity by Design

We build processes where everyone can show up as their best self.

Accommodations: available at every stage — just ask.
Preferred pronouns: we invite you to share yours, and we'll always share ours.
Mitigating bias: "blind" work samples and assessments remove identifying information.
Neuro-inclusive interviews: questions land in the meeting chat so you can read and process at your own pace.

Human-First Review

Your application is read by a person, not a program.

In a world of automated screening, we take a hands-on approach. We believe your story and your passion for educational equity are too important to be reduced to a set of keywords. A dedicated member of our Talent Team reviews every single application that comes through our doors, no AI filters, just humans looking for their next teammate.

What to expect

You Applied, Now what?

Here is an example of our most commonly used hiring process; however, some roles or circumstances may require minor or significant changes to our workflow.

Submit an Application

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and follow up about whether or not we’ll be moving forward with your application.

Screening Interview

The recruiter for the role will set up a 30-minute interview to learn more about you and answer any questions.

Work Sample

Depending on the role, you'll receive a "take-home" assessment — a role play, coding test, or content assignment. This gives you a better idea of what the job is like. These typically require 1 hour of active work, with a 2-hour window so you can do your best work. This may vary by role.

Hiring manager interview

You and the hiring manager will have a 1-hour conversation to discuss the role in more detail. They'll assess your skills and experience as they relate to the core competencies and responsibilities outlined in the job description.

Panel interview

You'll meet with two to three employees who are closely related to this role for 45 minutes. This is a chance to go over your background and experience in-depth and see how you'll collaborate with your future teammates.

Decision stage

Hopefully, after the hiring team debriefs, you receive an offer. Regardless of the outcome, we are committed to keeping you informed and will reach out with an update on your candidacy as soon as possible.

New hire onboarding

Once you've signed your offer, the real fun begins. We'll guide you through a comprehensive onboarding process to ensure you're set up for success and feel part of the Springboard community from day one.

Benefits & Perks

Closing the gap between work and well-being

At Springboard, we don't just provide a job — we provide a platform for you to do your best work while living your best life. In keeping with our value to "care for individuals and communities," we provide industry-leading perks related to health and wellness, paid time off, retirement savings, professional and personal development, and technological tools.

Health & wellness

Your health is our priority. Comprehensive coverage so you can show up energized.

InsuranceMedical, dental, and vision. If you have coverage elsewhere, we offer a fixed cash stipend.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Support for stress, anxiety, finances, family, and more.
Sick daysUnder the weather? We don't cap sick days. If you're not well, your only job is to rest.

Time to recharge

Every employee takes at least 39 days off each year.

Paid time off20 days (4 weeks) of PTO annually, available the moment the calendar year begins — no "earning" required.
The ultimate holiday calendarAll 11 federal holidays, your birthday, two floating holidays, and a winter break between December 25 and January 1.
Summer FridaysFrom Memorial Day to Labor Day, we wrap up at 3:00 PM every Friday.
Life milestones12 weeks of paid parental leave, plus 5 days of marriage leave.

Securing your future

We're an enduring company, and we want to help you build an enduring future.

403(b) Retirement matchingWe match up to 6% of your salary in retirement contributions after your first year.

Professional development

We invest in your long-term success in your work and in your life.

FundingGenerous yearly funding for personal and professional development — courses, conferences, books, plus health, wellness, and self-care.
Equity & feedbackConsistent, structured, real-time feedback so you always know where you stand and how to grow.

Tools for impact

Equipping you for success, wherever you are. We give you the tech and the transparency needed to thrive in a remote-first world.

Premium techEvery employee receives a Springboard laptop (Mac or PC) and an optional monitor.
Modern stackWe keep things moving with Google Workspace and Asana.

Where you'll fit in

Find the team that matches your skills, passions, and the kind of impact you want to make.

Product & Program Success

Our partners deserve the best guidance and support throughout their time running our programs. This team works directly with our school partners to ensure we meet their needs and maximize impact on students and families, constantly developing new ways to enhance value.

Program Operations

It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes magic to ensure the best possible experience for our schools. This team coordinates all our work with partners, works to continually improve our programs, and evaluates our effectiveness so that we can be confident in our impact.

Curriculum & Instruction

Effective, evidence-backed curricula and instruction practices are vital to our success. This team creates, evaluates, and iterates on the curricula used by students, teachers, and families in our programs, and owns all the professional development it takes to help our teachers succeed.

Product, Engineering, Automation & QA

We leverage technology at every turn to enhance our impact, collect important data, and make our programs accessible to every family. This team creates and continuously improves the web and mobile applications used by our program leaders and families to bring our programs to life.

Growth & Partnerships

This team builds the relationships and funding that let our programs reach more students. They shape our go-to-market strategy, steward funder partnerships, and open doors to new districts and communities.

District Partnerships

Our partnerships team works hand in hand with school and district leaders to bring Springboard to their communities, ensuring every rollout is set up for lasting impact.

Executive & People Leadership

Our leaders set the vision, grow our people, and keep the whole organization rowing in the same direction so that every team can do its best work for students and families.

FAQs

You have questions. We have answers!

What is it like to work at Springboard Collaborative?

We are a mission-driven, collaborative team united by the belief that every child deserves the chance to read on grade level. You will work alongside educators, family-engagement specialists, and operators who value transparency, equity, and continuous learning. We invest in our people through professional development, clear feedback, and a culture that treats teammates as whole humans.

Do you offer remote, hybrid, or in-person roles?

It depends on the role. Many of our national team positions are fully remote, while program and tutoring roles are based in the communities we serve and may be in-person or hybrid. Each job posting lists its location expectations and any travel involved so you know exactly what to expect before you apply.

Do I need classroom or education experience to apply?

Not always. Teaching and tutoring roles typically require relevant classroom or literacy experience, but many operations, technology, development, and marketing positions do not. We care most about your skills, your growth mindset, and your commitment to educational equity. If you meet most of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

What benefits do you offer?

Full-time staff receive competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement plan, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. We also prioritize wellbeing with flexible schedules where possible and ongoing professional development. Specific benefits are outlined during the interview process for each role.

How long does the hiring process take?

From the moment you apply, we share an anticipated timeline for the role so you always know what to expect. Most processes include an application review, one or more interviews, and a work sample or conversation with the team. Every candidate hears back from us, whether or not you advance to the next stage.

How can I stay informed about new openings?

Check our careers page regularly for the latest opportunities, and follow Springboard Collaborative on LinkedIn to see roles as they are posted. If you do not see the right fit today, new positions open throughout the year as our programs grow.

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