Location: Remote (U.S.). Preferred states: NY, CA, ME, IL, DE, CO, TX, KS, MO, NC, PA, MA.
LEANLAB EDUCATION OVERVIEW
Leanlab Education is a nonprofit education R&D lab validating tomorrow's education innovations through codesign research. We bridge the gap between researchers, product developers, and educators - ensuring evidence flows where it's needed, when it's needed.
We believe that by strengthening edtech's evidence base, supporting the scale of evidence-based edtech, and increasing demand for evidence-based edtech, we can accelerate educational outcomes and ensure all learners have access to effective, excellent solutions.
Our collaborative team is guided by three core values:
Adaptability: we operate with curiosity and respond to an evolving landscape
Boldness: we take initiative and push boundaries to deliver outcomes for learners
Codesign: we design with, not for, the humans at the center of education
AGILE NETWORK OVERVIEW
AGILE is Leanlab's proving ground for educational innovation — a testbed that bridges schools, researchers, and developers around a shared "build with educators and students, not for" commitment. Member systems get early access to promising tools and a voice in shaping them; developers and researchers get direct, structured access to the classrooms and educators best positioned to tell them what works.
AGILE fuels Leanlab's research agenda, so strong alignment between member priorities and edtech solutions is key to generating high-quality evidence. Today AGILE has 36 school and district members; the goal is to grow to 150 by 2029, with intentional focus on geographic, size, and community diversity, and on students furthest from opportunity. The bar for member experience is high, to enable robust research, feedback, and codesign.
POSITION
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director, AGILE Network leads the strategy, growth, and member experience of AGILE, Leanlab's national network of school and district partners.
The Director will own AGILE's strategy and hold the network's vision alongside Leanlab's executive team, setting direction for and executing how the network grows, engages, and retains partners to fuel Leanlab's research agenda. They can articulate to partners of all kinds where AGILE is headed and why it matters, with the relationships and credibility to bring others along.
This role suits a K-12 operator with EdTech partnership experience who knows what genuine, authentic collaboration with educators should feel like.
Success means strengthening AGILE across three outcome areas:
Grow and strengthen the network: AGILE expands to a diverse, high-quality network of partners while maintaining strong engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
Lead a trusted community of practice: School and district leaders experience AGILE as a valuable community for meaningful collaboration, shared learning, and authentic co-design.
Fuel Leanlab's research: AGILE is recognized as a leading network for research and innovation, generating insights that improve products, research, and student outcomes.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Grow & Cultivate the AGILE Network
Lead AGILE's strategy, annual priorities, and long-term growth.
Recruit and onboard new school and district partners, building trusted relationships with superintendents, district leaders, and school teams.
Cultivate strategic partnerships with researchers, developers, funders, and peer organizations that contribute to AGILE outcomes.
Represent AGILE and Leanlab at conferences, webinars, and direct outreach to grow the network and its reputation.
DELIVER MEMBER VALUE & EXPERIENCE
Set goals and success measures for engagement, satisfaction, and retention; serve as AGILE's internal leader, keeping decisions grounded in educator voice and Leanlab's "with, not for" commitment.
Lead, design, and oversee delivery of Working Studios, co-design sessions, convenings, and other high-value member experiences; strategically monitor participation and renewal trends and proactively address risks.
Work closely with the Communications Director to capture and elevate member stories to strengthen engagement, recruitment, and thought leadership.
OVERSEE STUDY RECRUITMENT
Oversee all study recruitment efforts, ensuring smooth onboarding of schools and educators into research studies, meeting recruitment quality and timeline targets at least 85% of the time. Own participant satisfaction.
Work closely with project and systems managers to refine and evaluate systems to track recruitment success and optimize timelines and experience.
Own relationships with schools, champions, and study participants; manage recruitment budget and financial sustainability.
Manage any contracted recruitment staff, ensuring effective delegation and high-quality, cost-efficient work.
LEAD ORGANIZATIONAL EXECUTION
Translate network strategy into clear priorities, execution plans, and measurable outcomes.
Manage and develop full-time, part-time, and/or contract staff supporting the network and study recruitment.
Partner across Leanlab teams to align network priorities with organizational goals.
Monitor and report on network performance, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
THE PERSON
This role fits someone who:
Builds trusted, authentic relationships and is energized by growing a community through meaningful partnership between diverse groups.
Thrives in entrepreneurial environments; can set vision and execute without significant oversight.
Leads through influence, bringing clarity and alignment across teams.
Understands the complexities of district partnerships and brings the patience and tenacity for deep, lasting relationships.
Deeply values educators and believes the best solutions are built with them, not for them.
QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years in K–12 education with program management experience; strong understanding of the edtech landscape, including how districts evaluate, adopt, and implement new solutions.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute aligned action plans while balancing competing priorities.
Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a track record of recruiting, engaging, and retaining partners through trust and credibility.
Experience leading cross-functional work and influencing stakeholders at various levels, including senior district officers.
Alignment with Leanlab's values and commitment to educator-centered design, authentic partnership, and continuous learning.
BENEFITS & SALARY
This is an exempt position with full benefits, a retirement plan with company match, and unlimited PTO in addition to company holidays, including 4 weeks of company-wide shutdown per year. The position is remote, with occasional travel for client meetings or project-related activities. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and be based in the United States. The salary range for this role is $115,000-$135,000 annually, aligned with our internal compensation philosophy, which means that an offer is unlikely to be placed at the top-end of this range.
Please apply by August 10, 2026 through this application.