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Inspire a generation of learners. Support and empower teachers. Shape the future of K-12 education -- which is now more important than ever.

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What We Do

One of the fastest growing tech companies in K-12 education, Newsela was founded on the principle that while every child learns differently, they all deserve a rich learning experience that ignites a love of learning. We built our platform based on learning science research to deliver the most engaging, authentic content to modernize how teaching happens in the classroom. Along with interactive assessments and tools, we provide teachers with digital content at five reading levels -- from +100 of the best sources -- that is relevant to the diverse backgrounds and interests of their students. Since we started in 2013, we’ve become an essential solution for 90% of U.S. K-12 schools and serve +25 million users.

Meet some of our team

Walt, Sales

“It's rare to find a company that is equal parts socially driven and such a promising tech innovator. The balance of the two makes for a great work environment with a lot of upward mobility and fast-paced growth.”

Kirk, Product

“I’ve been given the opportunity to solve more interesting problems during my 2 years at Newsela than I would have been at most other companies. The work is thought-provoking and tackling it with an exceptional development team that I can learn from and respect makes it all the more fulfilling.”

Steph, Editorial

“Creating Newsela’s content is so fulfilling! What we deliver speaks to students' interests and incorporates identities that have been historically been marginalized. A wide array of students now see themselves and the things they care about reflected in what they're reading, which leads to more engaged learning and builds empathy.”

Stephanie, Data Science

“My team is extremely cross-functional, which means I'm able to explore the full breadth of our product and see how my work is tangibly impacting students and teachers. I love that I have the autonomy to discover new solutions and share my ideas with teams across the company.”

Our Impact

Serving 90% of schools including 20 million students and 1.5 million teachers.

Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2 years in a row.

Proven to drive reading gains for students of all backgrounds.

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Inspiring students to apply their learning beyond the classroom, and change lives.

Why you'll love it here

Inclusion is core to our culture

Our employees rated us one of the Best Companies for Diversity & Women. We’re continuously building upon our culture of inclusion and belonging -- with things like ally training, elevating the importance of pronouns across our company, an employee inclusion council, events sponsored by our affinity groups, and programs that reduce bias in recruiting and onboarding.

Our team ranked us top 5% for professional development

As a learning company, we prioritize growing and developing our own teams. We offer annual stipends for continued education, hold regular manager training sessions, schedule lunch & learn’s, and work with you to create individual growth plans that align with your personal and professional aspirations.

We take celebrations and silliness seriously

From public shoutouts about great work, to birthday happy hours, to impromptu snack or haiku competitions, to our Executive Team serving up pancakes for Employee Appreciation Day, we go all out.

Whether remote or in the office, we find fun ways to stay connected

Connections matter, now more than ever. Our culture has been built around collaboration and fun -- wherever we work. Expect random care packages delivered to your home, virtual team workouts and brainstorms, and in-person or online game nights. Our NYC office is in the NY Times building in Midtown, with panoramic skyline views. And our CA office is in the heart of Mountain View just steps away from the Caltrain.

Your work will inspire the next generation of global citizens

No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps shape the future of education, improves the lives of students and teachers, and ultimately contributes to making a difference in the world.

Our Benefits

Health

Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare. Pets included!

Learning

Continue your learning — on us!

Wellness

Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.

Commute

Save on trains (of course!), bikes (why not?), and airplanes (maybe one day).

Family

Generous time off for your most important job — maternity, paternity, and adoption.

Time Off

Unlimited time to recharge.

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Newsela is a fast-growing education technology startup with a single ambitious goal: Deliver meaningful classroom learning for every student. We provide engaging, relevant instructional content for teachers that both educates and inspires. With nearly two million teachers signed up, Newsela is helping kids improve their reading skills in all 50 states and more than 150 countries.

‍We seek passionate, creative employees with quick minds and warm hearts. If you believe that all students deserve a more rigorous, more personalized learning experience, please apply to join our team.

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