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TPT is an innovative digital learning platform, focused on empowering educators to teach at their best. Beyond what we do, we’re also a team of creative and passionate people. At our core, we’re a company that cares about people — from the educators we serve to the individuals who work here.
TPT is a workplace where I can candidly receive and give feedback, grow in my career, and make friends along the way. I’ve grown as an engineer and leader because I’ve been given opportunities, not based on my seniority, but my capabilities. I’ve been able to define my own career at TPT instead of following other people’s paths.
Angela Kuriacose
Senior Software Engineer
Leigh Gianakos
Recruiting, Lead
At TPT, I've finally found a place where I can thrive in my career while also raising a family. The parents employee resource group has been an incredible support system, especially during the pandemic. Having a space for working parents to share, learn, and grow in their dual-identities is not something I take for granted.
Rob Brogan
Lead Product Designer
I’ve been blown away by the authenticity and trust my teammates show in my abilities, which has given me the autonomy to make important decisions and use my expertise to tackle complex problems. In addition to the meaningful work and supportive team environment, I’m consistently impressed by the collaboration and kindness of everyone at TPT.
Brittney Matt
Seller Operations Specialist
The Seller Community is essential to TPT’s success and plays a key role in empowering educators to teach at their best. I always look forward to interacting with Teacher-Authors, helping them navigate the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and celebrating their accomplishments. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve our vibrant Teacher-Author community.
We speak with candor.
We think and act as owners.
We engage with empathy.
We enjoy the journey.
We chart a course and iterate.
We build for diversity and inclusion.
We learn and grow together.
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We think and act as owners
At TPT, we bring an ownership mindset to our work. We quickly take initiative to solve problems, honor our commitments, and get things done so that we can realize our mission to empower educators.
Our Values in Action
Company-wide hackathons
Engineers aren’t the only ones who hack here at TPT — it’s a company-wide event open to everyone who wants to learn and grow. We use this moment to take action on insights and ideas, exercise and apply all aspects of our expertise, try something new, and build relationships with people you might not usually work with.
Company-wide hackathons
Engineers aren’t the only ones who hack here at TPT — it’s a company-wide event open to everyone who wants to learn and grow. We use this moment to take action on insights and ideas, exercise and apply all aspects of our expertise, try something new, and build relationships with people you might not usually work with.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion working group
Our diversity, equity, and inclusion working group (DEIWG) keeps us accountable by identifying how TPT will operationalize equity work. This cross-functional group develops external and internal strategies that address opportunities for growth as they relate to DEI.
Employee resource groups
Led by employees and supported by our senior leadership and people teams, TPT’s employee resource groups (ERGs) are places of community for people who share identities. These groups cultivate belonging, promote awareness, and champion learning. We currently have 7 ERGs, but are always looking to grow.
How we live our values
Our values are in action every day at TPT. Here are a few ways TPT helps encourage and support personal growth and an inclusive company culture.
We can't wait to meet you!
Here at TPT we encourage people to bring their most authentic selves to work. We aim to cultivate an environment where people are recognized and celebrated for their individuality.
We want to provide each candidate with a seamless interview experience that meets our needs and theirs. Any TPT applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the interview process can contact the TPT People Ops Team to make the need known.
Join Team TPT
At our core, we are all adaptable, innovative problem solvers dedicated to helping and empowering educators.
TPT is a workplace where I can candidly receive and give feedback, grow in my career, and make friends along the way. I’ve grown as an engineer and leader because I’ve been given opportunities, not based on my seniority, but my capabilities. I’ve been able to define my own career at TPT instead of following other people’s paths.
Angela Kuriacose
Senior Software Engineer – Schools Pod
Grow within our tech teams
Our tech teams are the backbone of TPT. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to achieve nearly as much impact in the lives of teachers. Tech never stops evolving, and the need to continue learning and growing has never been more important. We’ve found that we can develop more as a team simply from what we can learn from each other. Our tech teams have built it into our culture and have time carved out regularly to collaborate and learn from and with each other.
Create your own path
Learning and growing is central to our culture. We actively create opportunities for team members to gain new experiences and skills and to flex into new territory. At TPT, we offer cross-functional mentorship opportunities to help our team expand their skill-sets and tap into a community of innovative and diverse thinkers. Many workplaces have “career ladders'' to be climbed rung by rung, but here, employees have opportunities to pursue vertical and lateral moves.
*TPT's hybrid approach to work is in accordance with industry standards, and can evolve alongside trends in tech.
We’re a team that values each other as people. We appreciate that each of us has our own approach to life and work, and while we put a bit of hustle into each day, we’re still able to find balance and take the space we need. TPT’s hybrid approach to work has been one of empathy and intention, setting the stage to promote an inclusive and mindful team. At the end of the day, our culture aims to promote the flexibility and support that will allow our team to live and work at their best.
Work flexibly, be supported
Engage with educators and build the future
Having that direct line to the teacher community helps us feel the impact of our work — and allows us to get immediate feedback from our user base. Teacher feedback has been critical to our product decisions; the right step forward for us is always the one that leads to the biggest reward for them. Our tech teams work closely with our education and UX researchers to uncover any opportunities or areas to improve. Because of this, they’re able to quickly iterate to create the best possible experience for teachers and students.