Careers at Laprea Education

Warehouse Associate (Pick, Pack, Ship) Laprea Education Inc. Valhalla, NY (On-site, full-time, W-2)

About Laprea

Laprea Education is a fast-growing K-5 literacy company on a mission to help 5 million children learn to read. We design and publish science of reading aligned curriculum, decodable book collections, and classroom resources used in thousands of districts nationwide. We have been recognized by Inc. 5000 (2025) and Inc. Female Founders (2026), and we have donated more than 200,000 books to children in Zimbabwe and Kenya through Books for Africa.

Every box that leaves our warehouse contains books and materials that go directly into classrooms and children's hands. The work matters.

The Role

We are hiring two Warehouse Associates to join our small, hardworking team in Valhalla, New York. You will be picking and packing book orders, building and shipping classroom kits and book displays, and helping keep the warehouse organized, accurate, and on schedule. This is hands-on, on your feet some of the day, physical work, and accuracy is non-negotiable: when a teacher orders 30 decodable books for her classroom, all 30 need to arrive correct and on time.

What You Will Do

• Pick orders accurately from shelves and pallets using pick lists or scanners
• Pack book orders, kits, and product displays for shipment to schools, districts, and teachers
• Build retail-ready and classroom-ready book displays
• Stage, label, and prepare shipments for outgoing carriers
• Receive, unload, and put away inventory from incoming shipments
• Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and organized
• Support the warehouse manager with cycle counts and inventory checks
• Communicate clearly with the team when issues come up (damaged stock, missing SKUs, shorts)

What We Are Looking For

• A strong work ethic and a real sense of pride in doing the job right
• Attention to detail (we ship to teachers, accuracy matters)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliability and consistent attendance (your team is counting on you)
• Comfort working at a steady pace and meeting daily order volume
• Team player attitude in a small, close-knit warehouse environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior warehouse, fulfillment, retail stockroom, or shipping experience is a plus, but not required. We will train the right person.
• Tech savvy and comfortable working with warehouse software, scanners, label printers, and computer tasks. You should be able to learn new systems quickly and use them confidently every day.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, standing, bending, and reaching for the majority of the shift
• Lifting book boxes repeatedly throughout the day (cases of books)
• Climbing step ladders and using basic warehouse equipment
• Working in a warehouse environment

Compensation and Growth

• Starting pay: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience
• 120-day performance review with a pay increase up to $2.00 per hour, based on:
• Pick and pack accuracy
• Daily pace and order completion
• Attendance and reliability
• Teamwork and ownership
• W-2 employment with paid time off and company holidays
• Paid Holiday Closure from December 24^th – January 1^st.
• 401k Plan with 4% company match
• Health Reimbursement Plan
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven company that is expanding rapidly

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Full-time, day shift
• Occasional overtime during peak shipping periods (summer back-to-school season)

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short note telling us why you would be a great fit to laura@structuredliteracy.com AND anna@structuredliteracy.com with a subject line: Books Are Great! Tell us about a time you took pride in getting something right. We read every application.

Laprea Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Lead Generation Specialist

Location: Remote
Department: Sales
Reports To: Director of Operations

Position Overview

The Lead Generation Specialist plays a critical role in driving pipeline growth by identifying, researching, and organizing high-quality leads within K–5 schools and districts. This role focuses on building accurate, actionable data that empowers the sales team to effectively engage prospective customers.

This individual will be embedded within a career education sales team and paired directly with a full-cycle sales representative. Together, they will collaborate on strategic outreach efforts, focusing on targeted school districts identified as high-priority (“hot list”) opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and excited to partner closely with sales to drive meaningful growth and build strong district-level engagement strategies.

Role Responsibilities & Expectations

Strategic Sales Partnership

• Partner directly with a full-cycle sales representative to support targeted outreach efforts
• Collaborate on strategic plans to engage high-priority school districts (“hot list” accounts)
• Build a strong working relationship with your assigned sales rep to align on goals, priorities, and pipeline development
• Support account-based strategies to penetrate and expand within key districts

Prospecting & Lead Generation

• Identify schools, districts, and relevant educator contacts using online tools, directories, and state education websites
• Research and compile accurate contact information including names, titles, emails, and phone numbers
• Build targeted prospect lists aligned with strategic district focus areas

Research & Data Collection

• Verify and update existing school and educator records in the CRM
• Ensure all collected data is accurate, relevant, and up to date
• Gather insights on district size, structure, programs used, and potential opportunities

CRM Management

• Enter new leads and contacts into the CRM with complete and organized data
• Maintain data cleanliness by removing duplicates, correcting errors, and updating outdated records
• Tag and categorize leads appropriately (state, product interest, school type, district priority, etc.)

Task Creation & Sales Support

• Assign follow-up tasks to inside sales representatives (calls, emails, sample sends)
• Ensure your partnered sales rep has complete and actionable information prior to outreach
• Track task progress and support accountability in execution

Lead Qualification

• Perform light qualification of leads (school size, funding sources, programs used, potential interest)
• Identify and flag high-priority opportunities for immediate sales engagement
• Provide insights to your sales partner to refine outreach strategy

Pipeline Support & Reporting

• Build targeted lists for outbound campaigns by region, product, or market segment
• Provide weekly reporting on:
• Leads added
• Tasks created
• High-value opportunities identified
• Share trends and insights from research to inform broader sales strategy

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to research and gather accurate information efficiently
• Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot preferred)
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, and online research tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships with sales team members
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and priorities independently

Compensation & Employment Structure

• Contract Period: First 90 days as a contractor
• Hours: 30-40 hours per week
• Compensation: Variable(based on experience)
• Full-Time Opportunity: After 90 days, performance will be evaluated for potential transition to a full-time employee role with access to company benefits

To apply:

Send your resume with a creative subject line that grabs our attention to anya@structuredliteracy.com

(Bonus points if it makes us laugh, curious, or impressed, we’re reading every single one 👀)