Chief of Staff

The posting, as Schoolhouse wrote it

ABOUT SCHOOLHOUSE

Founded by Sal Khan, Schoolhouse http://schoolhouse.world/ is a peer-to-peer learning platform that delivers human connection and develops durable skills through online learning to best prepare students to thrive in the age of AI. So far, we’ve reached 200k+ learners from 180+ countries and we plan to grow to millions.

ABOUT THE VISION

Our vision is to provide an education safety net to ensure that no talent goes undiscovered and that every student feels empowered in our changing world. We do this by bringing high school students together around learning to create an environment where they can develop and showcase academic mastery and durable skills.

At Schoolhouse, learning is academic, civic, and global. Students join tutoring sessions where peers help them reach academic goals through personalized support. They participate in Dialogues to discuss challenging issues and empathize across divides. Above all, students belong to a global community centered around human connection.

We believe this vision is ambitious, so we need a team that can move quickly in the face of ambiguity. We work with sincerity and empathy and believe deeply in the power of human connection. We step in to help each other out, we think big but start small, we uplift each other, and we’re all learners at heart.

Learn more about our vision and our values here

• Schoolhouse TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_wu_why_ai_will_never_replace_a_great_teacher
• Teen Helps 52-Year-Old Man Earn His High School Diploma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdIPGLgT8pk
• Schoolhouse’s Public Roadmap https://schoolhouse.world/roadmap
• What are Schoolhouse's community values? https://schoolhouse.world/faq/en/article/what-are-schoolhouses-community-values-1b7nl3c/

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a Chief of Staff to take our ambitious 2028 vision https://coda.io/@shw/shw-roadmap/2028-vision-51 and launch the key systems, projects, and partnerships that get us there.

This is a rare generalist role for someone who wants to operate at the center of a fast-growing nonprofit that is already the largest free human tutoring organization in the world. You'll have genuine exposure to leaders across the education ecosystem — from Sal Khan and board members like Arne Duncan to partners like College Board and Google Gemini — and the opportunity to put their reach to work for students.

Reporting to the President, you'll take our most important 0-to-1 bets from idea to early traction, represent Schoolhouse to our most important stakeholders, and run the operating rhythm that keeps the organization on track. The work touches nearly every part of the organization and it will evolve as we do.

You'll own three things

• Strategic projects. Lead high-impact, 0-to-1 projects that advance our 2028 vision like fundraising or growth strategy. Run validation experiments, read the signal honestly, and build the case for whether to scale into a full initiative, piv

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the noise, and build high-quality things fast.

• You are an exceptional communicator who builds trusted relationships easily — internally across every function, and externally with partners and stakeholders.
• You have sound judgment about people and priorities, and the discretion to handle sensitive situations well.
• You have a strong ownership mentality. You fill gaps, ask for help when you need it, and follow through without being managed.
• You're available to work in a US timezone.

Bonus points

• You have experience with fundraising, development, or board and donor relations.
• You have experience in education, ed-tech, or another mission-driven organization.

LIFE AT SCHOOLHOUSE

• Work with an amazing team. We’ve got folks with backgrounds in education, consulting, astrophysics, startups, and more.
• Fully remote with flexible working hours. Meetings are in US Pacific Time mornings.
• Take real time off. We have unlimited PTO & use it. Folks regularly take time off throughout the year.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Work-from-home stipend. Professional development budget. Health, dental, vision (for US employees).
• Semesterly retreats and monthly regional meetups
• Make an impact you can see. Check out our community stories page https://schoolhouse.world/stories. Watch students help each other learn. See tutors grow into leaders. Your will help real people learn and grow.

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

We might make some adjustments, but our previous interview process has consisted of:

• A 30 minute intro call
• A 45 minute hiring manager interview
• A 45 minute strategy case with the leadership team
• A 45 minute panel-style discussion with team members across functions
• Reference calls

We’re building an inclusive and equitable platform for learners across the world, and it’s important our core team reflects these principles too. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups apply!