Chief of Staff

Innovamat•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Innovamat is transforming K–8 math education across the U.S. and beyond. We are a fast-growing global EdTech startup with 300+ teammates across 10 countries, building a new generation of math education grounded in research, teacher empowerment, and real classroom impact. Our curriculum, intervention programs, and adaptive technology are already trusted by 27,000+ teachers in 2,600+ schools worldwide. We operate with a startup mindset, moving fast, taking ownership, experimenting constantly, and are deeply driven by the impact we create for teachers and students. This role is the right hand to the General Manager, Pacific and a core member of the U.S. expansion team. You’ll start as a hands-on builder, opening doors, closing deals, and shaping our go-to-market motion, and evolve into a leader, hiring and developing the team that will scale the region. You’ll work across growth, operations, and strategy, building systems, running projects, supporting execution in the field, and stepping in wherever the business needs leverage.

Requirements

3–5 years experience in consulting, ops/strategy, or another fast paced environment where ownership and results matter (e.g. investment banking, consulting, private equity, tech or early-stage startups).
Strong individual contributor who enjoys being hands-on.
Exceptional execution skills — you get things done.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Clear, confident communicator (written and verbal).
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
Entrepreneurial mindset and high ownership mentality.
Genuine interest in education, impact, and building something meaningful.

Nice To Haves

Experience in edtech, education, or mission-driven organizations.
Exposure to senior leadership or founder-led environments.
Comfort working with public sector or school districts.

Responsibilities

Grow the California territory: Build Innovamat’s presence across the region by identifying priority districts, shaping a focused territory strategy, and creating strong momentum in the market.
Lead consultative conversations: Engage district leaders in meaningful discussions about their math challenges and introduce Innovamat’s research-backed approach.
Refine the go-to-market motion: Identify patterns, improve messaging, and help build the playbook for scaling district partnerships across new regions.
Generate pipeline through strategic outreach, networking, conferences, and strong presence in the education ecosystem.
Act as a force multiplier to the General Manager, helping translate priorities into action.
Own end-to-end execution of key initiatives: plan, launch, analyze, iterate, scale.
Support growth efforts across districts, pilots, and expansion initiatives.
Get hands-on across teams to deeply understand how the business operates.
Turn what works into repeatable playbooks, processes, and tools.
Help move the team from founder-led hustle to sustainable, scalable execution.
Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies — and fix them.
Lead cross-functional projects that don’t have a clear owner but are critical to growth.
Support new market entry efforts, process builds, and operational improvements.
Step into ambiguous problems and bring clarity, structure, and momentum.
Work closely with the General Manager and leadership team on priorities and execution.
Sense what’s happening in the field and surface insights that inform strategy.
Ensure the most important work gets done — proactively!.
Coordinate across teams to maintain momentum and clarity.
Build clear reporting and tracking systems for internal stakeholders.
Help ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and impact.

Benefits

Direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
Ownership of meaningful initiatives with real impact
Fast career acceleration — grow into broader leadership or strategy roles based on performance
Competitive compensation (OTE $170K)
5% 401(k) match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid holidays, 22 days of PTO plus an extra week off over Christmas!
Company laptop + mobile phone
Regular travel for fieldwork and team connection
Team-building events