School and Funder Partnerships Lead

Start Date: May 2026Location: LA, Oakland or New Jersey OfficeTeachStart believes that part of the solution to the teacher shortage crisis is unlocking the potential already present in communities right now, but our teaching pathways are broken: complex, expensive and daunting—especially for those with fewer resources.TeachStart offers a guided pathway where Fellows work as substitute teachers, receive training and support, and work toward their required credentials. This earn-and-learn model allows them to earn a sustainable wage now, and be eligible for full-time, lead teaching roles by the end of the year.For schools, the program works because they are already paying for substitute teachers. With TeachStart Fellows, they can fill those same critical gaps at no additional cost. The Fellows gain real experience, become familiar faces in the building, and—unlike other substitutes—become “built from within” hireable teachers by the end of the yearThis year, TeachStart will:train 500 new educatorsfill 62,500 substitute daysimpact over 40,000 students every dayAnd create $14 Million in wage growth for our fellows.The Role:TeachStart is seeking a School and Funder Partnerships Lead to work directly with the Executive Director and Head of Growth to expand our impact by building and growing partnerships with schools, districts charter networks and funders; ensuring strong placements for our TeachStart Fellows. This role sits at the intersection of business development, relationship management, and growth strategy.The School and Funder Partnerships Lead will spend their time cultivating new partnerships, stewarding existing relationships, and collaborating internally to ensure robust partnerships aligned to TeachStart’s overall growth plan. This role is externally facing, highly relationship-driven, and critical to advancing TeachStart’s ambitious growth goals.Key ResponsibilitiesPartnerships and GrowthIdentify and qualify potential school and district partnerships aligned with TeachStart’s mission and goals.Lead consultative conversations with superintendents, principals, HR leaders, and other decision-makers to understand staffing needs and position TeachStart as a strategic partnerNegotiate partnership agreements, hiring commitments, and placement targetsRepresent TeachStart at community meetings, education convenings, and sector eventsRelationship ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for partner schools and districts in the early stages of their partnership with TeachStartLay the groundwork for long-term, trust-based relationships that drive retention, satisfaction, and expanded collaborationSteward and transition relationships to regional teams as partnerships reach maturation.Track funder deliverables and ensure alignment on outcomes.Strategy & CollaborationCollaborate closely with TeachStart leadership and regional teams to align supply and demandWork with funders who are invested in both TeachStart and School Systems to enable delivery of services with the support of funders.Preferred QualificationsAlignment with TeachStart’s Mission5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or similarDemonstrated success building complex, relationship-based partnershipsExperience working in or with K–12 education systemsStrong relationship building, strategic thinking and communication skillsSalary & Benefits$100,000-110,000 (Depending on Location) + BonusesComprehensive health and retirement benefitsFlexible Schedule and Flexible Time Off PolicyWhy Us?ANZUK + TeachstartANZUK Group is a global, for-purpose recruitment company built on a simple idea: connect great people with meaningful roles in industries that make a real impact.As part of this mission, we ’re proud to bring you this opportunity with TeachstartTeachStart is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value—for ourselves, our educators, our school partners, and the local communities in which we operate.