A flexible work environment that's fully remote with passionate team members committed to helping kids dream big. 

We've got staff across North America and varying time zones, so we put it in the individual's court to make a work schedule that fits their life and desired working hours. 

Our entire team is fully remote from living rooms across North America. Even once the world opens back up, our staff will have the flexibility to be wherever, whenever (as long as you've got wifi). 

We're a small shop, so there's not much room for egos or quickly shutting down ideas. Classroom Champions thrives off of brainstorms, collaboration and creative problem-solving. 

Competitive salaries for both U.S. and Canadian staff. There is also healthcare, dental, vision and other benefits for all full time employees. 

Classroom Champions is a non-profit charity that has empowered over 5 million children to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically through the mentorship and mindsets of world-class athletes. We work with 300+ Olympic, Paralympic, NCAA student-athletes and professional athletes who volunteer as mentors in underserved, rural, and Indigenous communities across the continent. Students participating in Classroom Champions see significant improvements in the classroom, teachers see improved engagement, and athlete mentors learn new skills to prepare for life after sport. Learn more at: www.classroomchampions.org.

Classroom Champions is seeking to grow its leadership team! This position will oversee the financial and operational growth of the organization. We are looking for a leader who can drive the organization into a new chapter of impact on kids, teachers, and communities across the continent. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Finance and Internal Operations will work closely with the Directors of Education Programs, Strategic Initiatives, and Growth and Fund Development to ensure effective and efficient deployment of resources and people across the organization. The Director of Finance and Internal Operations, like all leaders at Classroom Champions, will have an appreciation for the impact positive mindsets and skills have on the development of youth, and must be comfortable speaking publicly and meeting with external stakeholders about the impact and needs of the organization.

Responsible for all financial aspects of the organization

Driving the organization’s financial planning, tracking, and forecasting

Make critical decisions regarding the organization’s expense/investment strategies and ensure cash flow is appropriate for organizational operations

Work with the Director of Growth and Fund Development to evaluate organization cash flow, fundraising plans, future-facing fundraising opportunities and risks Lead the finance team and use external resources to support the internal team Manage the auditing process, while creating lasting relationships with independent auditors

Implement and manage the company’s systems and vendors; while negotiating to drive costs down, increase value, drive RFPs, and seek VIK partnerships

Be staff contact and support for the Board of Director’s Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee

Drive the organization’s Strategic Plan and set comprehensive goals for performance and growth

Support department leaders to design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures to improve business planning and performance

Evaluate organization performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics

Manage organization’s non-profit/charitable Canada and U.S. law firm relationships & manage the pro bono law firm relationships in Canada and the U.S

Oversee daily operations of the organization’s HR, IT, and Projects Management, systems, and workflows

Be a public-facing leader in the community for the organization including but not limited to; interfacing with sponsors and donors, school districts, and government officials

Assist CEO and Director of Growth and Development in fundraising planning and execution

Participate in expansion activities (acquisitions, new programs, partnerships, etc.)

Support relationship management of partners/venders as needed

University degree in accounting or finance is preferred

Ten or more years of experience in a related field of finance

CPA (or equivalent) certification is preferred 

Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting in Canadian and US GAAP accounting

Ability to present financial analysis and projections to organization stakeholders

Exceptional ability to monitor, allocate, and control finances on a large scale

Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures of small businesses

Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities

We apologize, but candidates not selected for next steps or interviews will not be contacted.

Classroom Champions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Upon request, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity and support building a skilled and diverse workforce.

Director of Finance and Internal Operations

Status: Full-time permanent (Remote) (U.S. or Canada – based)

The Client Success Coordinator is a new, but critical role on our Growth and Fund Development Team. The Client Success Coordinator provides support to education partners engaging in Classroom Champions’ mentorship and curriculum programs. The CSC ensures ensuring a seamless and positive partner experience - from onboarding to renewal. The CSC must possess an unrivaled sense of autonomy, ownership, and dedication to helping each school and school district leader experience a measurable ROI. 

Accountable for successfully onboarding schools and school districts to the point of hand-off to the Education Programs Team

Own, and be the go-to resource at Classroom Champions for, all client information and data

Conduct regular check-ins with clients/partners to ensure satisfaction and the create path to renewals and upgrades

Maintain quality, long-term relationships with key stakeholders responsible for the purchasing and procurement of programs

Build and foster relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders across multiple customer teams

Communicate with the Education Programs team to obtain user and school information as needed for clients

Maintain accurate records of sales, onboarding, and stewardship activities in Hubspot 

Work as part of the team to develop strategies for increasing scale and growth

Support the Education Partnerships team in closing school and district sales of programs

Drive revenue from new product feature adoption and expanded usage

3 years of work experience in developing and managing relationships with customers

1-2 years of experience working in a customer service focused role

Working knowledge of how school district procurement operates a plus

Intermediate level experience with Google Workspace tools 

Experience working within a diverse remote team is a plus

Excellent phone, written and verbal communication skills

Well-organized, with a high attention to detail

Superior organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Status: Full-time permanent (Remote) (U.S.-based)

Salary Range:  (USD) $85,000 - $125,000 

The Education Partnerships Lead at Classroom Champions will be a key team leader supporting our efforts to scale our K-8 SEL mentoring and curriculum programs in the US. The Education Partnerships Lead will be responsible for partnering with school districts to adapt one of the most unique and innovative proactive Social and Emotional Learning programs in the world. The role will be responsible for securing schools and school district/divisions partnerships and contracts to leverage Classroom Champions Mentorship+, Classroom Champions SEL Foundations Curriculum, and Classroom Champions Circle programs and provide:

Students with American Olympians and Paralympians virtually placed in schools as mentors throughout a school year

Schools with culturally relevant role models for their day-to-day curriculum use

Educators with a spiraled curriculum that includes professional development, weekly lessons based on the Classroom Champions Athlete Mindset framework aligned to CASEL standards, on online community spanning across the continent, and daily activations for SEL

Families with content and activities from American Olympian and Paralympian parents

Unique outcomes that support social, emotional, and academic success

The Education Partnership Lead will own the full sales process for their own accounts/territory (which will be regional or national-focused and dependent upon experience) from start to finish. This is an entrepreneurial sales role that needs an active thinker to navigate regional nuances, multiple stakeholder characteristics, customer preferences and problems, all the while ensuring we consistently add value to the conversation. Success will be seen through effective pipeline management and traction of opportunities through the necessary stages, as well as directly through new closed opportunities or expansions of existing partnerships. The Education Partnerships Lead will have a budget for supporting district initiatives, education conferences, social media campaigns, potential hiring of staff, and other options to both increase awareness and drive adoption of programs.

Proactively seek out and work leads through targeted, systematic outreach that will need to constantly evolve

Quickly navigate through customer teams to have meaningful conversations with decision-makers

Lead customer presentations to demo the Classroom Champions curriculum and build excitement with different stakeholders

Attend conferences to learn, work on opening leads and build value-add relationships face-to-face. 

Continue to build relationships with existing customers        

Work collaboratively with Client/Customer/Community Success to push for expansion opportunities with existing customers

Effectively negotiate quotes and contracts to maximize both account value and recurring revenue

Lead sales forecasting and financial analysis of opportunities

Read and review contractual language that may influence the efficacy of a partnership

Work collaboratively with other departments to help shape the scope of the product & service

The Education Partnerships Lead will be included in the organization’s bonus and incentives program.


A combination of 4-8 years of outbound lead generation, sales, and business development within a high pace medium volume technology landscape.

 A detailed understanding of the K-12 industry, experience in K-12 education sales is a significant advantage 

Working knowledge of how U.S. school district procurement operates

Working knowledge of the K-8 education system 

Demonstrated experience in developing and securing large scale partnerships (district, community, public/private)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate experience with Google Workspace tools 

Intermediate experience with project management software 

Highly organized, capable of working independently and remotely with little supervision

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive and productive relationships

Classroom Champions is a non-profit charity that has empowered over 5 million children to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically through the mentorship and mindsets of world-class athletes. We work with 300+ Olympic, Paralympic, NCAA student-athletes and professional athletes who volunteer as mentors in underserved, rural, and Indigenous communities across the continent. Students participating in Classroom Champions see significant improvements in the classroom, teachers see improved engagement, and athlete mentors learn new skills to prepare for life after sport. Learn more at: www.classroomchampions.org

The Western Canada Outreach Coordinator at Classroom Champions will be a key team member driving efforts to scale our K-9 SEL mentoring and curriculum programs in Western Canada. Fueled by material donor support, the Western Canada Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for partnering with school districts to adapt the most unique and innovative proactive Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs in the world. The role will be responsible for securing schools and school district/divisions to leverage Classroom Champions Mentorship+, Classroom Champions SEL Foundations Curriculum, and Classroom Champions Circle programs, to targeted areas across Northern British Columbia, Alberta, and south Saskatchewan. By doing so, the Western Canada Outreach Coordinator will provide:

Students with Canadian Olympians and Paralympians acting as mentors, virtually placed in schools as mentors throughout a school year, including athletes with Indigenous heritage to be matched with First Nation and Metis Communities;

K-9 educators with a spiraled curriculum that includes professional development, weekly lessons based on the Classroom Champions Athlete Mindset framework, an online community spanning across the continent, and daily activations for social and emotional learning

Communities with an opportunity to come together through community events featuring Canadian athletes;

Families with content and activities from Olympian and Paralympian parents

Unique measurable outcomes that support social, emotional, and academic success

The Western Canada Outreach Coordinator will initiate and maintain community, district, and school relationships in Western Canada in order to align with strategic goals of increasing reach to classrooms across the continent. The Western Canada Outreach Coordinator will have a budget for supporting district initiatives, teacher conventions, and other options to both increase awareness and drive adoption of programs in targeted regions.

Accountable for meeting organization goals for district and school adaption, and student reach, in strategic areas of Western Canada- primarily Northern Alberta and Southern Saskatchewan

Recruiting principals and district leadership to engage their schools and teachers to participate in Classroom Champions programming

Researching, prospecting, and establishing school and district leads

Creating partnerships with municipalities to drive program adoption

Coordinating and representing Classroom Champions at community events and teacher conferences

Providing input to the Education Teams for needed augmentation to programs to accommodate local needs

Knowledge of Canadian K-12 education sector a must with experience in EdTech and/or sports a plus

A clear understanding of how Canadian school districts are run and the decision-making process

Demonstrated experience in developing and securing school and district partnerships

Initiating and maintaining relationships with diverse populations

A comprehension of the history and heritage of Western Canada

Proven initiative and creativity, an entrepreneurial attitude to driving growth with a fledgling product in new and small markets

Exemplary interpersonal, written, and oral communication; attention to detail

Experience with Google Workspace tools highly preferable

Self-motivated, eager to learn and solve problems as they arise

Collaborative, with the ability to work with a diverse and remote team

Tenacious, not easily swayed, and happy to try innovative ways to get through to different community markets

Tactical, taking well-considered approaches, expending energy where it counts

Displays thought leadership with a demonstrated presence in Canadian education and established education contacts

A combination of 4-8 years of outreach and networking experience 

Sales and business development experience

Candidates must be located in, or willing to move (expenses up to market rate available), to Western Canada for the duration of the role. 

Click on the open position you're interested in and apply through the link provided for each role.

Careers at Classroom Champions

Other than great people, we've got...

A Flexible Work Environment

A Fully Remote Team

A Creative Atmosphere

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Flexible PTO

Open Positions

Director of Finance and Internal Operations

Client Success Coordinator

Education Partnerships Lead

Western Canada Outreach Coordinator

How to apply

Our Programs

About Us

Support Classroom Champions