Teachable provides an outlet for people who have knowledge they want to share with the world through the use of online courses in the education technology industry. The course creators are able to develop their courses on any topic, from cooking to learning a new language. Even the employees who work there produce their own online courses. The welcoming culture at Teachable makes the employees feel comfortable growing their careers in many different ways.
Diving Into the Values at Teachable
The New York City-based company has built a growing user base that grows more and more each day. The goal of Teachable is to be able to have a positive impact on the education technology industry. That goal is carried out by the motivated team members who make up Teachable.
"I love our team because of how energetic and passionate everyone is about the platform. It makes it fun to come to work," said Jess Catorc, Partnerships. The interactive, team culture the company has built makes it easy for coworkers to become fast friends. This environment is supportive of a work model that encourages employees learning more and growing professionally.
Teachable works hard to ensure employees are seeking their full potential. By hosting hack-weeks and company learning initiatives, employees are given the resources they need to be successful at Teachable. One thing is for sure. Everything is teachable.
The People
Team Players Striving for More
The people who make up Teachable are always aiming for greatness. They're team players who are constantly inspiring and supporting each other. Many describe the team at Teachable as tight-knit. This is the place where you will make the most meaningful connections of your career. Lots of employees say Teachable is one of the best places to work because of the people who work there.
The team of self-starters is very prideful about the work they're doing. The team members are invested in seeing the company grow and improve. Since Teachable is a small, startup company, the job presents challenges every day that requires employees to try new things. At Teachable, you will never experience a dull moment. And today will never present the same challenges that yesterday did.
Everyone, from the CEO to the lowest level, has big visions for the future of the company and believe in the product they're selling because it's for the greater good. Since the company is trying to impact the industry in a positive way, they're more concerned about seeing their customers put out successful courses rather than trying to get customers through the door at any cost. And that's where the wonderful leadership team comes into play.
The leadership team at Teachable encourages open communication and are easy to access if you have questions or are seeking advice. The team is good about providing advice on becoming a leader and even include their own personal stories about how they became leaders (including the mistakes they made and learned from). It's easy to tell the leadership team values every employees' opinion and ideas. Employees say they learn a lot from each other's experiences as well.
The Career
Defining Your Role
Teachable offers many different career opportunities with lots of possibility for professional growth. The company offers positions in customer success and sales, finance, marketing, product, technology. Many employees report being able to grow professionally and personally during their time with Teachable. There are constantly new projects for employees to work on to broaden their current skill set.
With the leadership team easy to speak with, employees are supported through trying new ideas and are able to define their own roles in the company. The company's motto is: "When we empower others to succeed, we all win." And obviously, they take that to heart. Especially when it comes to their own employees and their careers.
The environment at Teachable is one where if you show interest in growing and becoming more than you are right now, then you'll get a lot out of the job. Many employees report that their careers accelerated faster at Teachable than any other place they had worked before.
Since the business has grown steadily over the years, Teachable is able to invest in the people who work there. That's where a lot of the opportunity stems from. The company is thoughtful when it comes to hiring new people. Management really makes sure to hire only the best and brightest by taking their time during the hiring process. The company is taking it nice and easy so employees never feel like they have to work at a breakneck pace.
Not only does the company provide career advancement opportunity, but it also provides the resources necessary to do so. Every summer, Teachable hosts a company retreat in New York. The week-long retreat features challenging, but fun games as a way for employees to build connections with each other outside of the office. The most recent retreat even received a visit from a pretzel cart.
The Benefits
Unlike Any Other Startup
The team at Teachable encourages their employees to live a healthy lifestyle complete with a work/life balance. And the benefits aren't so bad either. Employees say the benefits offered there are well beyond the industry standard. They've even mentioned that the benefits offered at Teachable are not seen at other startups they've worked at before.
Employees have the opportunity to work flexible hours if they need a different schedule than the normal 9-5. And if you need a day off, or a week, take it. The company offers an unlimited PTO policy (as long as you get your work done). Oh, and if you need a lift to work they offer a tax-free commuter benefits. You know, those subway costs can add up quickly.
Other perks about working at Teachable include free snacks in the office and a free lunch every Friday. You even get a custom desk setup to fit your specific work style. Sit? Stand? Why not both?
Teachable is a place to find a better version of yourself and make lifelong connections all while working for a company who does truly care about you. So why wouldn't you want to work here?
