Program Lead, Math

About PrimerPrimer is a growing network of K–8 schools restoring the timeless foundations of American education. Inspired by the original teaching primers that shaped a nation of readers, thinkers, and builders, our schools begin with what has always worked, and build for what lies ahead. Close-knit learning environments. Skilled educators. A culture that takes kids seriously as learners and leaders.Primers shaped the first 200 years of American children. Primer will ready them for the next.About The RolePrimer's 3-8 math program runs almost entirely through learning software: kids move through core math instruction primarily via math apps, with virtual teachers layered in for the live support, motivation, and problem-solving those apps can't provide on their own. This role owns that program — choosing and sequencing the right apps, building the instructional model around them, and leading the team of virtual math teachers.You'll be the in-house expert on 3-8 math at Primer: someone who knows the landscape of math apps and adaptive platforms, has real opinions about which ones move kids forward and why, and can turn both into a program that holds up across a network of small campuses. This is a remote, collaborative role on the broader Academic curriculum team, with quarterly travel to campuses to see the program in action. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the long-term strategy for 3–8 math at Primer, balancing strong execution of today’s program with forward-thinking about how our math model should evolve.ResponsibilitiesOwn the 3-8 math academic programMake and document curriculum decisions across 3-8 math, including learning software and all instructional materials that drive the programBuild and maintain the Primer Math Learning Continuum that ties math apps together into one coherent pathway, partnering with the K-2 Lead where the two bands meetDesign and support training for Primer Leaders and virtual math teachers on the program and how to run it wellStay current on math apps and adaptive learning tools — new platforms, what the research says, what's actually working elsewhere — so program decisions are well-informedThink proactively about how to maintain program quality and consistency as Primer scalesRegularly analyze student performance data and program usage data to understand what’s working, identify gaps, and use those insights to drive decisions about the 3-8 math programManage the virtual math teaching teamManage a team of virtual math teachers who provide live instruction and support across campusesSet clear expectations for what strong virtual math teaching looks like inside the Primer model, and give direct, useful feedback to improve their instruction Collaborate across the curriculum teamWork closely with other members of the Academic team to ensure coherence and continuity across the K-8 experience, especially at the K-2/3-8 handoffPartner with the Director of Campus Teams and Head of Training to understand what's happening on the ground and translate that into program adjustments and improved trainingReport to and operate in close partnership with the Director of AcademicsShape the 3-8 math experience in our Primer operating system Serve as an active partner to the product team on 3-8 math features and app integrations — contributing to design discussions, giving feedback, piloting new tools before broader rolloutFlag issues and gaps in how Primer.com supports the math program and advocate for solutionsStay connected to campusesTravel quarterly (at minimum) to observe the math program in actionBuild relationships with Primer Leaders and virtual math teachers to understand how the program is landing and where support is neededWhat we're looking forBachelor's degreeAt least 5 years of experience teaching or leading math instruction in grades 3-8Experience managing or coaching teachersExperience designing, strategically shaping, or improving a math program not just delivering oneExperience with adaptive or mastery-based math programsExpertise in math instruction and learning softwareDeep knowledge of 3-8 math: how kids build math understanding across these grades, and what a strong software-driven model looks like in practiceHands-on familiarity with major math learning apps and adaptive platforms with a clear point of view on which ones work and whyYou genuinely believe well-designed learning software can drive core math instruction2+ years of relevant experience in curriculum, instructional design, or a closely related roleStrong people management, collaboration, and communicationExperience managing a team, with the ability to set clear expectations and give direct, useful feedbackYou work well across a small, distributed team and can manage your own time and priorities without heavy oversightYou're comfortable giving and receiving direct feedbackRemote work + travelYou do your best work independently and don't need daily in-person collaboration to stay effectiveYou're genuinely interested in seeing your work in action and willing to travel quarterly to campuses to make that happenNice to HaveExperience in a charter, microschool, or non-traditional school environmentExperience managing a remote or distributed team of teachersPrimer is a mission-first company. We believe our mission is the highest-leverage way we can create positive change. In service of that, we keep work centered on mission execution and avoid social or political activism at work that’s unrelated to the mission. If that energizes you, we’d love to see you apply.