Wayfinder

We were founded in 2015, developing our platform at the Stanford University d.school. We offer a PreK-12 platform for purpose-driven learning. Our platform combines research-backed curriculum, MTSS-aligned supports, and real-time data to help students succeed in school and life.

We provide daily lessons, district-wide data tools, thematic Collections, and over 2000 activities. Our Core Curriculum focuses on six future-ready skills: Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy, Collaboration, Agency, and Purpose. The Waypoints assessment suite shows student progress and suggests activities.

We also develop research-based Tier 2 and Tier 3 curriculum collections for PK–12 students. These address behavioral and social-emotional topics like elopement, defiance, aggression, and conflict repair/peer mediation. We support educators with training and guidance.

Our program reaches 1.5 million students in nearly 4000 schools worldwide, including districts like Des Moines Public Schools, Rockford Public Schools, Douglas County School District, and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. Common Sense Education has given us their highest Learning Rating.

Our mission is to help every student develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. We want young people to find direction, meaning, and confidence in who they are and who they are becoming, so they can build lives of purpose.

We value inclusive, belonging-based practices in everything we do—our product, our team, and our work with school partners. We encourage applicants from underrepresented populations.

We have a team of 51-200 employees. Our work environment is flexible and results-focused; you don’t need to be in the office daily. We describe our team members as fun, hard-working, and kind individuals committed to making a difference. We encourage collaboration among our educators, designers, engineers, cross-functional teams, researchers, and district partners.

We offer a full benefits package, including 401k, parental leave and flexibility for families, and a flexible vacation policy. We also provide medical, dental, and vision policies. You’ll receive all the hardware and software you need for your work.

We organize regular events, annual retreats, and celebrations. We also offer learning and development opportunities for skill and career growth. Employees have ownership in the company through stock options.