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Join a team Rebuilding American education for the centuries ahead.

Join the Primer team and help build schools that give children the strongest beginning possible.
Join the Primer team and help build schools that give children the strongest beginning possible.
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our work is not for the faint of heart.

Our work will shape the next century of learning and the lives of millions of children. We believe that there is no more important problem than rebuilding the US K-12 education system. Our work is not for the faint of heart, but if you feel compelled to do the best work of your life working on one of our country's hardest unsolved problems, we'd love for you to join us.

Why Join Primer.

Purpose and Impact

Our work shapes America and the lives of the children who will one day lead it. The impact is both immediate and lasting.

Excellence and Growth

Hard problems require both tireless effort and exceptional execution. But we must win: the next generation is counting on us.

Care and Community

We build with heart. Our teams are tight-knit and united by purpose. We care deeply for the work and the people we do it for.

Truly rewarding work.

I believe in Primer’s mission because we take kids seriously in how we talk about them, plan for them, and solve problems for them. I see that commitment every day, and it is why this work matters.”
Abby C
I love working at Primer. Everyone is smart, kind, and dedicated to the mission of improving education. The work we’re doing is having a meaningful impact on our communities, and that energizes and motivates me.”
Chris W
I've never felt more invested in a company's mission than I do working at Primer. Every day, our work improves outcomes for thousands of kids, and with the talent and ambition of the Primer team, we're one of the few organizations genuinely positioned to impact millions in the years to come.”
Ally W

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Primer is Gaining  National Attention.

Teacher Launches Microschool and now is Earning over $100K

This teacher quit crowded classrooms to run her own microschool—now she’s earning over $100K and finally doesn’t have to work a summer job.

Microschools are going big, in tampa and beyond

Florida is fertile ground for national movement, one that’s drawing teachers frustrated with public school systems.

Primer Microschools is named 2024 Yass Prize Winner

Primer Microschools won the $1M 2024 Yass Prize for its innovative model of personalized education. The $7M awards celebrate student-centered education in the U.S., featuring four finalists and 20 semifinalists.

We’re Backed by the best.

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