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Job Description
We’re providing thousands of schools with dream classrooms—and we need your help!Our Proposal Team takes empty classrooms and fills them with the furniture, teacher supplies and learning materials they need most. But selecting the right items requires expertise…and that’s where you come in! We’re looking for someone with a solid grounding in early childhood & elementary curriculums to use their knowledge of the classroom to make appropriate product choices for schools nationwide. In addition to a passion for education, you need exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Teachers, administrators and curriculum developers are strongly encouraged to apply. You will quickly learn that there has never been a better time to join Lakeshore!A day in the life of the Proposal Team looks like this: Reading and interpreting blueprints Creating accurate classroom layouts from notes and rough sketches Analyzing budget requirements, licensing requirements and learning standards simultaneously Performing in-depth product selection: indoor and outdoor classroom furniture (including desks, tables, chairs, storage units, etc.), carpets, supplemental learning materials to support multiple curriculum areas, and other essential teacher supplies Using room design software to support the classroom design process Working with internal/external partners to provide flawless customer service Providing miscellaneous team support to meet tight deadlines and project goalsQualifications
Got the goods? These are the skills and background we’re looking for: 5+ years of classroom experience or curriculum development in an early childhood/elementary setting Bachelor’s degree in education or related field Thorough knowledge of early childhood/elementary standards and curricula Understanding of early childhood licensing requirements and classroom environmental requirements Familiarity with Lakeshore product lines for early childhood/elementary settings Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced setting Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, a strong team mentality and outcome orientation Customer service orientation and collaborative approach with multiple cross-functional teams and internal/external customers Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Reader; comfortable with learning new technologyTop-notch written and verbal communication skillsAdditional Information
And here’s our end of the bargain! Competitive compensation based on skills and experience Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest Exceptional training and support, and all the resources you need to be successful Super-awesome annual profit bonus plan On-site preschool for our employees’ children On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs Generous employee discount Casual dress…and we really mean itAt Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.
We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.To learn more about Lakeshore, visitwww.lakeshorelearning.com/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyPeople are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.To learnabout how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit ourEmployee/Applicant Privacy Policy.INDRLL2
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