Executive Assistant to the CEO, Wonderschool
$93.5-110k
+ Equity
3-4 days a week in office
Marketplace for child care
Be an early applicant
Marketplace for child care
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$93.5-110k
+ Equity
3-4 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To ensure every child has access to early education that helps them realize their potential.
Role
Who you are
- Experience Matters – 10+ years as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or in a high-level support role, preferably in a tech startup, VC firm, or fast-paced environment
- Master of Organization – You can juggle competing priorities, keep tight schedules, and anticipate needs before they arise
- Exceptional Communicator – Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for high-level correspondence and creating compelling presentations
- Heavy Travel Management – Proven experience handling complex travel schedules, including multi-state itineraries, last-minute changes, and logistics
- Proactive & Solutions-Oriented – You don’t wait for instructions—you make things happen
- Tech-Savvy & Adaptable – Comfortable with Google Suite, Slack, Notion, Zoom, and presentation software like Keynote or PowerPoint
- High Emotional Intelligence – Able to navigate complex relationships with grace, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Can-Do Mindset – You’re eager to jump in wherever needed, no matter the size of the task, and you thrive in a startup environment where adaptability is key
- Passion for Our Mission – Excited to support a company making a meaningful impact on early childhood education
What the job involves
- We are looking for a dynamic, highly organized, and resourceful Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO to join our mission-driven team.
- This isn’t just another EA role—you’ll be at the center of a high-growth startup, working closely with the CEO to drive efficiency, enhance strategic initiatives, and keep operations running smoothly at the highest levels of the company.
- If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems before they arise, and enjoy working with founders, investors, and high-impact teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
- Be the CEO’s Right Hand – Manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and handle all executive-level logistics to keep things running seamlessly
- Drive Strategic Efficiency – Anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and optimize workflows to free up the CEO’s time for high-impact decision-making
- Facilitate Key Relationships – Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, including investors, board members, and senior leadership
- Lead Special Projects – Assist with high-level initiatives, from fundraising prep to partnership development and company-wide communications
- Supercharge Communication & Presentations – Draft emails, reports, and high-impact presentations that clearly communicate the CEO’s vision and company strategy to key
- Stakeholders
- Heavy Travel Coordination – Manage complex domestic travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries, while anticipating changes and last-minute adjustments
- Own Confidential & Critical Tasks – Manage sensitive information with discretion, handling high-stakes matters with professionalism
- No Task Too Big or Small – Whether it's preparing board materials, ordering lunch, or managing a last-minute schedule change, you approach every task with a can-do attitude and a commitment to excellence
- Support Company Culture – Play a key role in executive operations while fostering a strong and engaged team environment
Our take
Wonderschool is a digital platform that enables parents and families to identify and connect with programs and preschools for infants and toddlers. The app has a huge database of potential providers, and uses intelligent software to identify the best child care and microschools for children.
This is an important service, as there are problems at both ends of the pipeline. Educators and carers are often paid insufficiently, while many parents struggle to find suitable education programs for their children. Wonderschool promises to solve those problems, while also providing a bespoke service that ensures that children get the care that they really require.
The childcare management platform has been instrumental in improving the quality and accessibility of care to children, as well as increasing the salaries of childcare professionals. It is fast-growing and can expect to continue this way following funding and partnerships.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2022
$25m
SERIES B
Aug 2018
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $49.1m
Company benefits
- Flexible PTO: 10 paid holidays, one week company winter break between Christmas and New Years and quarterly mental health refresh days
- Wellness: Monthly gym membership stipend
- Remote: Hybrid work environment and stipend for new employees to set-up your home office and a monthly wifi stipend
- Health: Up to 100% coverage for employee premiums and up to 80% for dependents
- Parental leave: Parental leave for employees after 6 months of employment
- Autonomy: We prioritize health and wellness to ensure employees can produce their best work while achieving their personal and professional goals
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Bennett
(CEO)Earned a BSc in Economics from UPenn Wharton School. Private Equity Associate at Heitman. Co-founder and CEO of Soldsie. Co-founded Wonderschool in 2016.
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