Program Lead, Math

Primer 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.

Primer'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.

Bachelor's degree

At least 5 years of experience teaching or leading math instruction in grades 3-8

Experience managing or coaching teachers

Experience designing, strategically shaping, or improving a math program not just delivering one

Experience with adaptive or mastery-based math programs

Expertise in math instruction and learning software

Deep knowledge of 3-8 math: how kids build math understanding across these grades, and what a strong software-driven model looks like in practice

Hands-on familiarity with major math learning apps and adaptive platforms with a clear point of view on which ones work and why

You genuinely believe well-designed learning software can drive core math instruction

2+ years of relevant experience in curriculum, instructional design, or a closely related role

Strong people management, collaboration, and communication

Experience managing a team, with the ability to set clear expectations and give direct, useful feedback

You work well across a small, distributed team and can manage your own time and priorities without heavy oversight

You're comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback

Remote work + travel

You do your best work independently and don't need daily in-person collaboration to stay effective

You're genuinely interested in seeing your work in action and willing to travel quarterly to campuses to make that happen

Nice to Have

Experience in a charter, microschool, or non-traditional school environment

Experience managing a remote or distributed team of teachers

Primer 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.