Chief Operating Officer

RocketLit is an edtech company, focusing on building our fast-growing product InnerOrbit.com as the leading provider of high-quality, NGSS-aligned assessments, engaging science phenomena, and actionable reports that empower educators with the data they need to transform science instruction. As we continue to rapidly grow and expand our impact in school districts nationwide, we're seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to function as an Integrator (in the EOS framework) to ensure long-term product planning, operational excellence, and team alignment to best support our educators, district leaders, and ultimately, students. This is a full-time position working with a 15-person (and growing!), fully-remote team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy aligned with InnerOrbit’s mission, business goals, and market opportunities.
• Act as the operational leader (an Integrator in the EOS framework), ensuring clear alignment and collaboration across all departments to move our product toward our 5-year goal through our quarterly rocks, and annual goals.
• Respond to customer feedback systems that connect the needs of users and administrators to drive product development and user experience
• Facilitate weekly meetings with department leaders, helping them prioritize effectively, streamline workflows, and overcome operational challenges.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of internal processes and communication to keep up with the evolving needs of our growing company and the educational systems we support.
• Up to 10% travel to conferences/meetings.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in an operational leadership role, preferably within education, edtech or technology.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills, including mediating tense situations, facilitating candid discussions, promoting harmonious conflict resolution, and proactively overcoming organizational challenges.
• Proven success working in a fast-growing, remote, technology company.
• Empathy for K-12 science education and the importance that all learners can succeed.
• A bachelor's degree in business, education, management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency with Google products and project/task management.
• Available for synchronous meetings between 9am-5pm CT.

Why Join RocketLit?

• Be part of an innovative team dedicated to improving science instruction for educators and students nationwide.
• Work in a supportive, remote-first environment with flexible scheduling that aligns with the education calendar.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, including health benefits, 401k matching, and generous PTO.
• Have the opportunity to directly influence company operations and significantly contribute to our growth and impact in science education.

How to Apply:

Submit your application through Breezy, including:

• https://rocketlit.breezy.hr/p/d81917edd577-coo
• Your resume, highlighting relevant leadership experience.
• A brief statement (3-5 sentences) on why InnerOrbit’s mission resonates with you and why you’d be a great fit for this role.