Associate Product Manager (Remote)

Associate Product Manager (Remote) Join a working team that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do! Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.Position OverviewTeaching Strategies is seeking an Associate Product Manager (APM) to support the development and delivery of our Childcare Center Management platform, including billing, staffing, enrollment, and classroom operations. You will work closely with Product leadership, Engineering, and Design to deliver high-quality product experiences quickly and effectively. This role is designed for someone who is excited to both leverage AI in how products are built and contribute to AI-powered features that improve customer workflows. Success in this role will involve using AI development practices to efficiently build requirements and prototypes for key features that will deliver administrator workflows that are intuitive and effective as well as supporting the successful launch and adoption of AI-powered features. You will contribute to improving key metrics like active usage, engagement and customer satisfaction and use data and experimentation to inform decisions and priorities.Specific Roles & Responsibilities: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to deliver high-impact product features that solve customer problems.Translate product strategy into clear, actionable user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.Own specific features or workflows end-to-end, from discovery through delivery.Use AI tools to accelerate product development, including requirements definition, prototyping, and documentation.Support development and iteration of AI-powered features, including evaluating outputs, gathering feedback, and improving user experience.Engage customers and internal stakeholders to validate concepts and inform prioritization.Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, balancing features, bugs, and technical debt.Define, track, and analyze product metrics to measure impact and guide decisions.Support experimentation and feature validation using data and user feedback.Contribute to delivering high-quality product increments quickly in a fast-paced, agile environment.Communicate product updates and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Coordinate and participate in agile ceremonies, representing the voice of the customer.Support product discovery through research, competitive analysis, and evaluation of emerging AI capabilities.Partner with Customer Success and Support to incorporate feedback into continuous improvementCreate knowledge base articles, go-to-market materials and participate in training for customer-facing teams.Qualifications3+ years of experience delivering SaaS or consumer software products in cross-functional teams.2+ years working in an agile/scrum environment in a product or related role.Experience using AI tools to support product development (e.g., requirements, prototyping, analysis).Strong interest in AI/ML and how it can improve both product experiences and development workflows.Experience using data and metrics to inform product decisions preferred.Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across Engineering, Design, Marketing and Product teams.Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills.Ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team.Bachelor's degree preferred (technical or design background a plus).Experience in edtech, early childhood education, payments, or operational SaaS workflows is a plus.Why Teaching StrategiesAt Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve. Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies!Some additional benefits & perks while working with Teaching StrategiesCompetitive compensation packageEmployee Equity Appreciation ProgramHealth and wellness insurance benefits401k with employer matchFlexible work environmentUnlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)Paid parental leaveTuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growthBest in class technology equipment for every employeePenthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi FieldTeaching Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)About Teaching Strategies, LLC Teaching Strategies is the leading provider of curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family connection resources in the early childhood field. Offering ground-breaking solutions, including The Creative Curriculum, GOLD, tadpoles, ReadyRosieTM, ParentPalTM, Al's PalsTM, and professional development, Teaching Strategies believes that a child's first 8 years form a critical foundation for school success. Teaching Strategies has been an advocate for the early childhood education community for more than 40 years. Apply NowNot quite right? Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria.Register Your Interest