‘I Wouldn’t Want to Be Anywhere Else But Here’ — Why You Should Join This EdTech Company

What makes Renaissance Learning, the global leader in pre-K-12 education technology, different? Well, at Renaissance, they believe that the right technology can unlock a more effective learning experience: one in which every student grows to their full potential and teachers are freed up to do what they do best — teach. 

“It’s amazing what we can achieve when the right technology helps us see what each student needs and chart their path to success,” Renaissance tells us. 

And Renaissance stands out in another way, too: they have an incredibly long-standing dedication to inclusion and belonging. Since 1986, Renaissance's mission has been to accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide.

Today, this mission remains at the forefront of everything that they do. “While most companies say that their mission drives them, it’s not as common to actually see it lived in the day-to-day, and by everyone,” notes Liz Perry, Recruitment Marketing Manager. But this mission is truly seen on a daily basis at the company. For instance, the Renaissance team starts each meeting by referring to their mission to keep it top-of-mind. 

“We’re very dedicated to building an inclusive environment,” emphasizes Perry. And this includes both their mission as well as building a Renaissance for all via their employee resource groups (ERGs), educational/cultural learning opportunities, and partnerships with communities like Fairygodboss and Textio to help attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. 

Today, we’ll take a closer look at Renaissance’s culture, hear why women love working at the company, and discover some of the key ways that Renaissance supports their employees.

How Renaissance Learning fosters an empowering culture.

Wondering what drives the passionate and dedicated Renaissance team? In everything that they do, the people of Renaissance are motivated by the company’s core values, which are directly connected to their mission:

• Trust each other. Do what is right, communicate openly and honestly, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and trust.

• Win together. The Renaissance team is at their best when they embrace diverse styles and ideas, care for others, and work collaboratively toward a common goal.

• Strive for the best. They set high standards for themselves, take calculated risks to drive innovation, and deliver excellent work.

• Own our actions. The Renaissance team owns their goals and does what they say they will do. They deliver value for the business through financial discipline.

• Grow and evolve. Renaissance believes that everyone can grow — their people, their students, their educators, and their business.

It is no surprise then that learning is a key element of Renaissance’s culture. LinkedIn Learning, internal training, and leadership training (including the McKinsey Leadership Academy for underrepresented employees) are all available for Renaissance employees who want to take charge of their careers. 

Further, “roles are mapped in our internal career pathways portal, allowing employees to review and evaluate their current role and explore pathways to different positions within the company,” shares Perry. Renaissance is ready to support your career journey in concrete ways!

Renaissance’s exceptional culture of prioritizing people, perpetual growth, and teamwork isn’t just appreciated internally either —  Renaissance is an award-winning employer! They were named as a Great Place to Work^® certified company and a Best Workplace for Women by Fortune magazine in 2023.

Looking for even more reasons why women love working at Renaissance? In the next section, we’ll hear from current Renaissance employees about why they love the company. 

What women have to say about growing at Renaissance Learning.

“I am the daughter of a migrant worker and a first-generation college graduate. So, for me, equity is critical to all of those pieces. Working for a company that sees biliteracy as an asset and supports all different people through microlearnings, ERGs, and a clear commitment to inclusion and belonging, really makes it so when I go out and speak with clients, I know that the products we’re discussing and the tools we’re creating are focused on supporting all children, all teachers, and all schools throughout the entire country — working together to make sure we’re improving the lives of all of our citizens.” — Jennifer Arzola, Customer Success Manager

“We’ve had company-wide professional learning about microaggressions, belonging, how to support indigenous people, and so much more. I personally benefit from being a part of Renaissance’s RVIBE employee resource group. This network really comes alongside Renaissance to promote DEI, and we do that by promoting representation, inclusion, and advancement in the overall workplace for our black employees here at Renaissance.” — LaToya Davis, National Academic Advisor

“Renaissance creates a culture that allows me to feel successful as a professional and as a mom. Renaissance puts people first and that directly impacted my ability to find as much balance as possible while juggling all my priorities.

Leaders get to know you as people — asking what your interests are, who you are outside of work, what drives you and your kids’ names. The creation and support around my Workin' Mom's group is a perfect example. We partner with HR and leaders on ways to continue driving a supportive culture of working moms at Renaissance. They always listen, ask for our suggestions, and make changes for improvement.

Renaissance cares about their people! The parental leave is incredible, there are many remote-work options, strong healthcare options, and Renaissance has great coaching! There is a robust maternity leave group in HR that walks you through all of the options and guides decisions. We also have a great partnership with Milk Stork, which provides support to moms traveling and shipping breastmilk back. New parents at Renaissance get a gift when a baby is born or adopted.” — Anna Eddie, Director of Customer Deployment

“There have been many changes over the past 27 years, but what has remained the same is our company’s mission, the commitment and passion for education, and the dedication of all my coworkers (my Renaissance family). I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but here.” — Yolanda Lininger,  Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist

“We have ERGs that offer safe spaces for members belonging to historically marginalized communities. These ERGs often put on events or share newsletters to the broader community to allow members outside of that group to learn, engage, and support their colleagues.

Through initiatives like the Inclusion Council, our annual culture survey, ad hoc listening sessions, and more, Renaissance is intentional about listening before acting. If there is a problem, a suggestion, or a concern, it is critical that companies provide a safe space for employees to share their grievances, remain open to feedback, and be ready to act based on what they hear.” — Chastity McFarlan, Director of Content Quality and DEI

“I'm so proud to say that my employer has an amazing culture and is the most inclusive employer I've worked for to date. I can absolutely tell you how much I appreciate great leadership and the opportunity to be who I am and bring what I have to offer to the table in my career." — Andrea Mora, Customer Integration Consultant

“It’s special to work for a company, such as Renaissance, that celebrates everyone’s unique contributions, backgrounds, and allows us to be who we are.” — Michelle Tannert, Customer Success Manager

Benefits we think you’ll love.

In addition to a phenomenal mission-driven culture, Renaissance also has top-of-the-line benefits. Just ask Kat Beardsley, a Recruiter at the company. Renaissance has “amazing benefits, including things that you would not typically expect, such as generous family and bereavement leave, the Milk Stork breast milk delivery program (used by nursing moms while traveling), access to wellness apps like Virgin Pulse and Calm, employee resource groups, and more,” shares Beardsley.

A few of the great benefits and perks that Renaissance provides are:

• Flexible vacation time off and generous sick time.

• Maternity leave (20 weeks total: 14 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid).

• Volunteer Days (16 hours for full-time employees and eight hours for part-time employees).

• Fertility and Family Planning Benefits for those enrolled in a UHC Medical Plan.

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,250).

• Renaissance Rewards, which is a peer recognition program.

• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Access to female-empowered employee resource groups: Workin’ Moms of Renaissance and the Women of Renaissance.

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And this is just the beginning of why we think you would love working at Renaissance! Feel free to check out their profile page to learn more about how Renaissance empowers their team.

If you’d like to join this great company — they’re hiring! Check out open roles via the link below.

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