Teacher Engagement Executive, FT Schools

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Job Purpose

We are seeking a Teacher Engagement Executive with a strong understanding of the US K12 landscape to support onboarding, deepen school relationships, and increase active usage of FT content in the classroom. This is a fixed-term role supporting a 4-month activation sprint (August to November 2025), aligned with the critical back-to-school planning window.

Reporting to the FT Schools Lead and FT Global Education Editor, the Teacher Engagement Executive will serve as the primary point of contact for teachers in their region, helping them embed FT content into regular instruction and contributing to the long-term success of the FT’s US engagement strategy.

This is a remote, part-time position open to professionals based in New York or California, lasting approximately 4 months (August to November 2025). The role is crafted to be flexible with a dedication of around 3 days per week at 7 hours per day (21 hours weekly). This person will work closely with the FT Schools team and receive ongoing support, clear priorities, and the opportunity to help craft how trusted journalism is used in US classrooms.

 

Key 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

 

Skills/Qualifications/Experience

This role would suit an experienced US educator, programme manager or school-facing professional who is passionate about supporting teachers, confident engaging with schools, and ready to help students access trusted news as part of their learning.

• 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

 

Application Process

Candidates must submit a resume & cover letter by August 4th 2025. The cover letter can be in any form e.g. a letter, video or podcast. In the letter, we’d like to hear why you’re interested in the Teacher Engagement Executive role, what experience you have working with educators or mentoring young people, and what connections you have to schools, community organisations, or education networks. We’re especially interested in how your local insight and outreach experience could help us bring FT Schools to life in classrooms.

 

Further Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $60-$65 an hour for a 21 hour work week. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skills; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. 

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