For those who’ve been following along, my audience includes a combination of educators seeking new career opportunities, as well as ed-entrepreneurs building new ventures.

This week, I’m introducing a new content framework where I pick a core education topic and explore how that topic relates to opportunities for both job seekers and entrepreneurs.

To kick us off, I’m exploring the skill of "Virtual Teaching." As the remote workforce faces an engagement crisis, this translates to the corporate need for Digital Facilitation & Inclusive Operations. It’s the ability to command a room, bridge diverse perspectives, and drive outcomes when the "room" is a set of digital tiles.

We’ll explore this further by digging into:

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While the self-paced edtech market is crowded, tutor-led live instruction is seeing a resurgence, projected to grow at a rate of 21% through 2026 (Mordor Intelligence), as districts and corporations realize that content alone doesn't drive outcomes, facilitation does.

Trend: We are moving from "Static Content" to "Live Engagement." If you are a virtual teacher, you aren't just delivering a lesson; you are managing a synchronous environment. This is exactly why funding is flowing toward "Human-in-the-Loop" solutions.

In K-12, money is shifting from how we connect to what happens once we’re there. Large-scale solicitations like LAUSD RFP #2000004044 have shifted from "Digital Curriculum" to "Transformative Engagement Partnerships." Similarly, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) recently increased "Sustainable Community Schools" funding by 80% to provide human-centered engagement services.

Trend: Funding is being pulled from "nice-to-have" apps and redirected toward anything that solves chronic disengagement. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a seeker, if you can prove you can get people to show up and participate in learning, you are the priority for 2026 budgets.

If you’ve successfully managed a classroom of students from diverse backgrounds online, you aren't just a teacher. You are a Remote Engagement Specialist.

The "Power Move" for your LinkedIn Profile & Resume:

❌ Avoid: "Teach online classes to a diverse student body."

✅ Try: "Lead high-stakes digital facilitation for diverse cohorts, utilizing inclusive engagement strategies to drive a 30% increase in virtual participation and cross-functional alignment."

Here are just a few leadership opportunities where mastery at facilitating virtual learning can be positioned as a key asset (verified active as of this drafting).

1️⃣ Director, Learning & Development Program | Equip

Equip is a fast-growing, virtual-first healthcare company specializing in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders. This role is a potential pivot for a senior education leader who specializes in adult learning and leadership development.

Salary: $148,000 – $185,000 | Apply at Equip

2️⃣ Executive Director, Literacy Curriculum | Amplify

Amplify is a pioneer in K-12 curriculum. This role is a "heavy hitter" position for a veteran educator or administrator with deep expertise in literacy and curriculum design.

Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 | Apply at Amplify

3️⃣ Director of Curriculum Solutions (Math Focus) | Modern Classrooms Project

This is a mission-driven nonprofit that empowers educators to build self-paced, blended classrooms. As a Director, this role manages the strategy for how their solutions scale across thousands of schools.

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000/yr | Apply via Modern Classrooms Project


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Let’s get flowing,

Margot

P.S. Is there a market trend, core skill or innovative solution you think I should highlight next week? Hit reply and let me know!