Education Specialist, Mathematics

Innovamat • San Diego, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Innovamat is an educational organization specializing in mathematics education. Founded in Barcelona in 2017, Innovamat provides schools with a complete, research-based math program covering Early Childhood through Secondary Education, grounded in research across mathematics education, cognition, and neuroscience. Innovamat also partners with leading thinkers and researchers in mathematics education, including Peter Liljedahl, author of Building Thinking Classrooms, and Brian Butterworth, a leading researcher in mathematical cognition and dyscalculia, bringing world-class expertise and perspectives into our broader work. Our program integrates curriculum, teacher training, assessment, and intervention into a single coherent system. Today, Innovamat is present in 9 countries, partnering with 31,000+ teachers across 3,300+ schools and reaching more than 720,000 students. We are one of the few organizations in the sector with independently validated efficacy data from external research institutions, and the first non-American organization to pass the California State Board of Education adoption process for a core math curriculum.

Requirements

• A strong background in mathematics, math education, and instructional coaching.
• You are a current or former math teacher with a clear academic and professional focus on mathematics and its teaching, and experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting other educators in their instructional practice.
• Experience teaching or coaching elementary or K–8 mathematics is strongly preferred.
• A passion to bring cutting-edge research into the classroom and positively impact students and teachers.
• Expertise in creating meaningful relationships and generating opportunities with district-level administrators, or equivalent.
• A knack for speaking and connecting with teachers. Educator-to-educator communication skills are fundamental for thriving in this role.
• A hands-on approach to your work, understanding that our mission requires a lot of building from scratch.
• An entrepreneurial mindset capable of thinking outside the box and excited about the challenges of an early stage.
• An appetite to travel and visit schools and classrooms in your region.

Responsibilities

• Be the Math Success specialist — not just supporting implementation, but transforming how teachers think about and teach math
• Design and deliver personalized Professional Development (PD) journeys, tailoring coaching plans to each school and teacher
• Coach teachers in real classrooms through observations, live modeling, and feedback cycles
• Help shift instruction toward thinking classrooms, where students actively reason, explore, and engage deeply with math
• Drive measurable impact — from teacher confidence to student engagement and conceptual understanding
• Lead hands-on, math-focused PD sessions and workshops rooted in real classroom practice
• Act as a trusted thought partner to educators, supporting them through challenges and growth
• Build a strong community of math educators across your region
• Travel 30–50% of your time to schools and districts

Benefits

• $90K–$110K base salary, with target total compensation of approximately $130K, including performance-based bonus.
• Bonus potential is uncapped, giving you the opportunity to earn above the target compensation based on performance.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 5% 401(k) match to support your long-term financial wellbeing.
• 22 days of PTO, plus 5 additional company-wide days off over the Christmas holidays.
• Generous leave programs, including parental leave, wedding leave, and other to support life’s important moments.
• An annual learning stipend to support your personal and professional growth.
• The opportunity to work on a mission-driven product that directly impacts students and teachers every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level