About inquirED

inquirED was founded by teachers to bring rigorous and joyful learning to every student. We’re a fast-growing start-up, serving more educators and students every day. Inkwell, our integrated ELA and social studies curriculum, brings two core subjects studies together into one coherent instructional experience that builds knowledge and literacy skills, saves time and resources, and supports meaningful learning for both students and teachers. Inquiry Journeys, our elementary social studies curriculum, is used in schools and districts across the country to help students develop deep social studies knowledge and the inquiry skills essential for a thriving democracy. Join our team of designers, advocates, guides, thought leaders, and makers to help us make an even greater impact. Together, we can shape the future of education.

About the role

We are hiring an Implementation Success Manager (ISM) to drive the success, renewal, and expansion of inquirED’s district partnerships.

This role is for someone who understands how systems-level change happens in districts and knows how to turn strong products into sustained impact. You will lead implementation and professional learning, and collaborate with Sales on ongoing partnership strategy—ensuring districts see clear value and continue to deepen their partnership with inquirED over time.

You will be the person districts trust when they ask: “Is this working—and how do we make it work even better?”

Your work will directly influence district outcomes, renewals, expansion, and long-term revenue.

What You’ll Do

Own a Portfolio of District Partners

• Serve as the primary lead for implementation and relationship health and collaborate closely with sales to drive renewal and expansion.
• Develop and execute strategic implementation plans aligned to district goals and capacity.
• Monitor partnership health using data and qualitative insight to drive renewals and identify expansion opportunities.
• Serve as a thought partner to district leaders—adapting strategy, removing barriers, and leveraging successes.

Professional Learning

• Design, select, and facilitate high-quality professional learning for adult learners.
• Ensure professional development is practical, context-aware, and connected to classroom practice.
• Support districts in building internal capacity to sustain and scale implementation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales on renewals, expansions, and new business transitions.
• Support Sales conversations, pilots, and handoffs with implementation expertise.
• Bring field insights back to internal teams to inform product, strategy, and improvement.
• Work virtually and in person and should expect periodic travel.

Who You Are

You are someone who:

• Builds trust quickly with district leaders and educators
• Diagnoses situations effectively and develops solutions
• Thrives in ambiguity and brings a solutions-oriented mindset
• Enjoys owning outcomes—not just delivering services
• Balances relationship-building, strategy, and execution

Requirements

• 2+ years driving systems-level change at the district level
• Experience designing and facilitating professional development for adults
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Customer success or partner management experience

Why Work For Us

• Health & 401K: Employee-covered health care and retirement match
• Flexible PTO & Company Closures: Flexible PTO and 12+ observed days off.
• Chances to Connected: Biannual company retreats and optional local meetups 
• Remote Opportunities:  Most positions are remote, supporting work-from-home flexibility  
• Perks and Stipend: Technology package provided, plus a home office stipend
• Learning and Development: Educational and development opportunities, monthly Brunch and Learns, and more!

The base compensation range for this role is $87,133-106,495. Total compensation for this role also includes a full benefits package. This compensation range and title may be adjusted based on actual experience.
Must be U.S. based.