Description

2023 Education Technology Fellowship 

At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person.

Please note that a cover letter is required when applying for this position, please include your experience working with data sets in your letter.

Apply to a competitive six-month fellowship. This is a full-time, paid position ($23.00 per hour, non-negotiable) from July 10, 2023, to December 15, 2023, at the fastest growing company in the EdTech industry.

This remote, or in-person position at our North Billerica office, is a great opportunity for co-op students and recent college graduates. Learn the ins and outs of business, technology, and education from industry leaders, including EY’s 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year, CEO Rob Waldron.

Fellowship Highlights: 

• Insight into departments at CA and the chance to learn more about the education technology industry

• Access to mentorship and a strong network of young professionals excelling in roles in business and education

• Professional Development lunches that include open forum discussions with company leaders

• The opportunity to work at one of Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work since 2014 

What you’ll do:

• July through September: Ed-Tech fellows will assist the Provisioning and Data Services team as they provide support for customers partnering with Curriculum Associates for the 2023-2024 school year. This team ensures all users are successfully onboarded into our i-Ready platform

  • The Provisioning and Data Services (PDS) team includes several groups. A fellow’s daily tasks will depend on which group the fellow is assigned to for our back-to-school season, so all fellows will not have the same responsibilities. Below are examples of tasks to be performed by fellows (dependent on the PDS group):

    • Work with auto-provisioning technology and large datasets

    • Troubleshoot customer and technical issues using a multitude of resources

    • Work directly with educators to gather user data that will be onboarded into i-Ready

    • Work with datasets in Excel to assemble student and staff rosters and then input that data into i-Ready

    • Assist with account setup

    • Work on district-specific projects

• For the final three months: You’ll be placed in a compelling rotation, working closely with department leaders to help improve processes and reach quarterly goals

Who we’re looking for: 

• Co-op student or recent college graduate (bachelor’s degree earned 2022 or 2023) 

• Motivated individuals looking for a challenging six-month experience 

• Strong academic record with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; all majors are welcome 

• Strong Excel skills and experience working with large, complex datasets 

• A keen attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and troubleshoot is crucial

• Customer service experience, including excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain strong and professional relationships

• Superior time management and organizational skills 

• Demonstrated interest in business, education, technology, or social entrepreneurship sectors

• An openness and excitement to learn and grow professionally

Location & Timing: Fellows will work remotely for six months, from July 10, 2023 - December 15, 2023. Candidates living or planning to relocate to the North Billerica, MA area may choose to work in our home office or arrange a hybrid schedule in adherence to our Covid-19 protocol.

Next Steps: Please provide the following information in your application: 

1. A cover letter that details your interest in the position, relevant experience to the fellowship and your experience working with data sets as this will be integral to the position.

2. A current resume.

Application and Interview Process:

• Application Review: March 10, 2023

• Interviews Begin: March 13, 2023