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Kaizen Stackup

ECVC Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$225K - $300K/yr

... founders, disruptive technologies, and high-growth companies? We're seeking a Midlevel to Senior ECVC Associate to join a fast-growing practice supporting clients from garage-stage startups to ...

Kaizen Stackup

ECVC Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$225K - $300K/yr

... founders, disruptive technologies, and high-growth companies? We're seeking a Midlevel to Senior ECVC Associate to join a fast-growing practice supporting clients from garage-stage startups to ...

Kaizen Stackup

ECVC Associate

Manhattan, NY

$225K - $300K/yr

... founders, disruptive technologies, and high-growth companies? We're seeking a Midlevel to Senior ECVC Associate to join a fast-growing practice supporting clients from garage-stage startups to ...

Kaizen Stackup

ECVC Associate

Palo Alto, CA

$225K - $300K/yr

... founders, disruptive technologies, and high-growth companies? We're seeking a Midlevel to Senior ECVC Associate to join a fast-growing practice supporting clients from garage-stage startups to ...

Vanderbilt University

$90 - $130/hr

... Associate Director within the Center for Entrepreneurship ... This position is crucial in fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem for Vanderbilt founders.

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Engine Ventures

Associate

Cambridge, MA · On-site

We partner with ambitious founders tackling technically complex problems with the potential for ... The Associate will work directly with founders and company leaders across stages, from early ...

Engine Ventures

Associate

Cambridge, MA · On-site

We partner with ambitious founders tackling technically complex problems with the potential for ... The Associate will work directly with founders and company leaders across stages, from early ...

Company Ventures

Senior Associate, AI

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $195K/yr

We provide founders daily access to a community of excellence, embedded in world class physical ... Time as an analyst or associate at a bank, a private equity firm, or another venture firm, where ...

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How much do founders associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for founders associate in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Founders Associate vs Business Development Associate?

AspectFounders AssociateBusiness Development Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, strong communication, problem-solving skillsBachelor's degree, sales or marketing experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentStartups, fast-paced, close collaboration with foundersCorporate or startup, client-facing, sales-focused
Employer & Industry UsageEarly-stage startups, tech, venture-backed companiesTech, SaaS, consulting, various industries

Founders Associates typically work closely with startup founders, handling diverse tasks from operations to strategy, requiring versatile skills. Business Development Associates focus on sales and client acquisition, often in more structured environments. While both roles require strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree, Founders Associates usually engage in broader responsibilities within startups, whereas Business Development Associates concentrate on growth through sales.

Is a founders associate a senior role?

A founders associate is typically an entry- to mid-level role that supports startup founders with various tasks such as operations, strategy, and project management. While they may take on significant responsibilities, they are generally not considered senior roles and often work under the guidance of senior leadership or founders.

What is a founders associate position?

A founders associate is an entry-level or early-career role supporting a company's founders with tasks such as project management, research, operations, and strategic planning. The position often requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and familiarity with tools like spreadsheets and communication platforms, and may involve working closely with different departments to help grow the business.
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Infographic showing various Founders Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,327 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

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Founders Grove Classical Academy

Midland, MI • On-site

$12.75 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

About the Academy
Founders Grove Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school that educates students through a virtues-based tradition of American classical education. The classical curriculum is time-tested, research-based, and proven to develop children into thoughtful, caring, educated, and freethinking young adults. The program emphasizes education in the humanities, sciences, and arts, while integrating Latin to promote deeper learning.
Founded by dedicated families and community leaders, Founders Grove partners with parents in the moral and intellectual development of students. We believe education should nourish both the mind and the soul, preparing students for academic success while cultivating a lifelong love of learning and inspiring a sense of wonder.
Founders Grove will enroll students in kindergarten through 5th grade for the 2026-27 school year. We are seeking a mission-aligned leader to join us ahead of the school's opening to help build its culture, systems, and instructional team from the ground up.
About the role
To provide essential support and assistance to the lead teacher in creating a positive and effective learning environment for students. They strive to reinforce classroom instruction, offering one-on-one attention to students to help them grasp concepts and complete assignments. The teacher assistant aids in classroom management, ensuring a smooth flow of daily activities and fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. Through their dedication and teamwork, the teacher assistant aims to contribute to the overall success and growth of the students and the educational community.
What you'll do
Curriculum and Instruction
  • Assists the classroom Teacher in preparing the classroom or laboratory for instruction.
  • Helps the classroom Teacher prepare and distribute lesson materials.
  • Instructs students under supervision of the classroom Teacher.
  • Assists the classroom Teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
  • Assists the classroom Teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
  • Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
  • Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and classroom Teacher experiences in large and small groups.

Classroom Management
  • Works cooperatively with parents and generates guardians' confidence in the classroom Teacher.
  • Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
  • Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
  • Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
  • Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.

Student Enrollment and Retention
  • Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.

Professional Development and Leadership
  • Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
  • Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
  • Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
  • Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
  • Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.

Facilities
  • Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
  • Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:
  • Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
  • Knowledge of and skills working with students of all backgrounds.
  • Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.
  • Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
  • Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
About Choice Schools Associates
Founders Grove Classical Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model, Founders Grove is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state. The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

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