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Full-Time

Product Manager

Khan Kids

Posted on 9/6/2024

Khan Academy

Khan Academy

501-1,000 employees

Provides free online educational resources

Social Impact
Education

Compensation Overview

$98k - $132kAnnually

+ Exceptional performance compensation

Mid

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring 2-3 days in-office per week.

Category
Product Management
Product Research
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of experience working in technology (product management, software development, analytics) and/or education (teaching, school leadership, policy)
  • A passion for early childhood education and children’s media and an attentiveness to what kids find fun
  • Demonstrated technical abilities (coursework or experience in computer science or data analysis) and an eagerness to learn new technologies
  • Experience approaching problems with an analytical and data-driven mindset
  • Adaptability and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly organized with an acute attention to detail
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming work environment
Responsibilities
  • Work on an interdisciplinary team to create playful, efficacious learning experiences
  • Develop a deep understanding of our child, parent, and teacher audiences to enable our team to build with empathy
  • Engage with all phases of the product development cycle: ideation, specification, development, testing, release, analysis, and iteration
  • Conduct market analysis to inform product strategy
  • Perform curriculum research with academic experts to guide content development
  • Partner with engineers to produce clearly written specifications for new product features
  • Work with designers to create joyful and engaging user experiences for young children
  • Determine and monitor key performance indicators to inform iterative improvements

Khan Academy offers free online educational resources and courses for students of all ages. The platform provides instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows users to learn at their own pace. Students can access a wide range of subjects, including math, science, history, and more, making it a comprehensive learning tool. Unlike traditional educational institutions, Khan Academy focuses on accessibility, allowing anyone with an internet connection to benefit from its resources. The goal of Khan Academy is to democratize education and ensure that high-quality learning materials are available to everyone, regardless of their background or location.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$23.4M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

36%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

36%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The collaboration with Microsoft and the introduction of Khanmigo can significantly enhance the teaching and learning experience, making it more efficient and engaging.
  • Khan Academy's continuous innovation, such as the new essay feedback feature and text-to-speech technology, demonstrates its commitment to improving educational tools.
  • Partnerships with companies like Intuit to offer free financial education resources expand Khan Academy's impact and resource offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Reliance on partnerships with large corporations like Microsoft could pose a risk if these partnerships were to end or change terms.
  • The rapid integration of advanced technologies like GPT-4 may face resistance from educators and institutions not ready to adopt such tools.

What makes Khan Academy unique

  • Khan Academy's partnership with Microsoft to offer the AI tutor Khanmigo for free to K-12 educators sets it apart from other educational platforms that charge for similar services.
  • The integration of GPT-4 technology in Khanmigo provides a cutting-edge, interactive learning experience that is not commonly found in other free educational resources.
  • Khan Academy's non-profit status and mission to provide free, world-class education globally differentiates it from for-profit competitors.

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Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) + matching

Affinity groups

Paid parental leave

Fun virtual events

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