Last Updated on June 19, 2026 by Justin Bryant
Newsela is building a talent pool for future School Sales Representatives.
This is a fully remote sales opportunity with a leading education technology company. While there is not an active opening tied directly to this posting, Newsela is collecting applications from qualified candidates for future hiring needs.
The position offers a base salary of $60,000 to $62,500, plus commission potential that brings total on-target earnings to approximately $122,500 to $125,000 per year.
What is Newsela?
Newsela is an education technology company that provides digital learning tools, instructional content, assessments, and AI-powered solutions for K-12 classrooms.
Its platform helps teachers deliver engaging lessons, monitor student progress, and personalize learning experiences. Newsela serves schools across the United States and is widely used by educators to support reading, writing, and classroom instruction.
Compensation
Base Salary:
$60,000 to $62,500 per year
On-Target Commission:
$62,500 per year
On-Target Earnings (OTE):
$122,500 to $125,000 per year
Additional Compensation:
• Incentive stock options
• Variable compensation opportunities
Benefits
Newsela offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
• Medical insurance
• Employer HSA contributions
• Dental insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Gym reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Free Calm app membership
• Rocket Lawyer access
• Monthly work-from-home technology stipend
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Paid sick time
• Company holidays
• Winter break from December 24 through January 1
• Parental leave
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption support
• Professional development allowance
Job Highlight: School Sales Representative
Newsela is seeking sales professionals to help expand its presence in K-12 schools.
Representatives are responsible for building relationships with school leaders, managing the entire sales cycle, and helping schools implement Newsela's educational products.
The role combines SaaS sales, relationship building, territory management, and education-focused consulting.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage a designated sales territory.
- Build relationships with school leaders and decision makers.
- Manage opportunities from initial outreach through contract close.
- Track prospects, forecasts, and sales activity.
- Achieve sales quotas and revenue targets.
- Stay informed about school funding, education initiatives, and district priorities.
- Work closely with internal teams to support customer success and growth.
Qualifications
- At least one year of experience meeting or exceeding SaaS sales quotas.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders throughout the sales process.
- Ability to build and grow a territory or book of business.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced remote environment.
- Experience using AI tools and technology to improve productivity.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
• K-12 education technology sales experience
• Former teacher or educator background
• Knowledge of classroom instruction and pedagogy
• Experience selling into schools or school districts
Who This Job May Be Good For
This position may be a strong fit for:
• SaaS sales professionals
• Account executives
• Education technology sales representatives
• Former teachers transitioning into sales
• Territory sales managers
• Business development professionals
The role may be especially appealing to individuals who enjoy sales while also wanting to make an impact in education.
Important Note About This Posting
This is an Expression of Interest posting rather than an active opening.
Applicants who apply will join Newsela's talent network and may be contacted when future School Sales Representative positions become available.
Closing Notes
This role offers significant earning potential for candidates with a sales background, particularly those with experience selling software or educational technology products. Because the position focuses on helping schools adopt learning tools, candidates with both sales experience and an understanding of education may be especially competitive.
Note: Because this is a future opportunities posting, there may not be an immediate interview or hiring timeline after applying. Subscribe below to be notified of future remote openings.
