Head of Education

Astrohaus is a small team based outside Detroit founded on the simple principle that people deserve more thoughtful technology products. Founded in 2014 with the breakout Freewrite Smart Typewriter, the brand has brought back the joy of writing to tens of thousands of writers across the globe. Over 1 billion words have been written on Freewrite devices since the first device shipped in 2016.

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Freewrite products have won several awards and in 2021 the Smart Typewriter entered the Science Museum, London’s permanent Printing & Writing Collection becoming a literal piece of history.

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Build and lead a new Freewrite for Education business unit to bring AI-free writing to schools.

Education is at an inflection point. As schools and universities navigate the rise of AI-generated writing, increasing digital distraction, and growing concerns about student focus and authentic work, educators are searching for new tools that help students think deeply and write intentionally. For more than a decade, Freewrite has helped professional writers produce their best work through distraction-free technology. We're now bringing that same philosophy to education — and we're looking for an entrepreneurial Head of Education to build this business from the ground up.

Reporting directly to the Founder, this role will define Freewrite's vision and strategy across K-12 and higher education, establishing the company as a leading solution for distraction-free writing in schools and universities.

As Freewrite's first education hire, you will own every aspect of our education go-to-market strategy, from identifying the highest-impact market opportunities and building strategic partnerships, to driving revenue, supporting customer adoption, and creating the systems and infrastructure needed to scale. You will have significant autonomy to shape the direction of the business, influence product and marketing strategy, and build the foundation for a growing education team.

This is a true builder role for someone who enjoys creating something from scratch. You'll set the long-term vision while also executing the day-to-day work required to bring it to life: leading sales conversations, cultivating school district and university partnerships, representing Freewrite at conferences and industry events, and developing the operational processes that enable sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in education technology, business development, and district partnerships, along with a strong understanding of how schools adopt new technologies. They have an established network across the education ecosystem, a track record of driving revenue and market expansion, and a passion for helping educators create more intentional, focused learning experiences.

• Define and execute Freewrite's long-term vision and go-to-market strategy for K-12 and higher education.
• Identify the highest-impact opportunities for growth across school districts, higher education institutions, state agencies, and education organizations.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for market expansion, including customer segments, pricing strategy, distribution channels, partnerships, and revenue growth.
• Serve as the internal expert on the education landscape, continuously monitoring market trends, procurement processes, competitive offerings, and emerging opportunities.
• Partner with the founder and leadership team to shape company strategy as the education business grows.

• Own education revenue goals and build the pipeline, partnerships, and sales strategy required to achieve them. You will be personally responsible for at least the first $1mm of sales.
• Develop and execute the end-to-end education sales process — from lead generation and qualification to pilot implementation, procurement, and long-term customer success.
• Build relationships with district leaders, university administrators, instructional technology teams, curriculum…