Teacher Engagement Executive

Summary

Join the Financial Times as a Teacher Engagement Executive and support the onboarding of new schools and educators, deepening school relationships and increasing active usage of FT content in the classroom. This is a 4-month, part-time, remote position (August to November 2025) based in New York or California, working approximately 21 hours per week. You will build relationships with teachers, troubleshoot access barriers, promote AP-aligned resources, host webinars and workshops, track engagement trends, and share feedback with the FT Schools team. The ideal candidate is an experienced US educator, program manager, or school-facing professional passionate about supporting teachers and confident in engaging with schools. This role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to contribute to the long-term success of the FT’s US engagement strategy.

Requirements

• Experience working in or with the US K12 education system
• Must be located in either New York or California during the timeframe of this position
• Strong understanding of AP curriculum structures and school planning cycles
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in engaging with educators
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage outreach and reporting independently
• Familiarity with digital learning tools and/or online professional development delivery

Responsibilities

• Build direct relationships with teachers at registered FT Schools across the US
• Support onboarding of new schools and educators, helping troubleshoot access barriers
• Identify and respond to common technical and logistical blockers (e.g. email filters, login issues)
• Promote AP-aligned resources and events, guiding teachers on classroom integration
• Host or support webinars, onboarding sessions and “how-to” workshops for educators
• Track and report engagement trends across schools
• Share teacher feedback with the wider FT Schools team to develop content and product development

Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $60-$65 an hour for a 21 hour work week