Company Market Research Report: Swing Education, Inc.
Company Overview
Name: Swing Education, Inc.
Mission of the Company: To connect reliable, high-quality substitute teachers with schools and students that need them, improving the quality and continuity of education.
Founded: 2015
Founders: No information is available.
Key People:
- Amit Patel - Board Member
- Laura Melahn - Board Member
- David Su - Board Member
- Steve Kupfer - Board Member
- Brigette Lau - Board Observer
- Wayee Chu - Board Observer
Headquarters: No information is available.
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
Known For: Technology-enabled marketplace that connects K-12 schools with substitute teachers, providing flexibility, autonomy, and quality in education staffing.
Products
Main Product Offering: Swing Platform
High-Level Description:
- A comprehensive, technology-driven platform designed to match substitute teachers with K-12 schools efficiently.
Key Features:
- Substitute Teacher Matching:
- Request Submission: Schools can request substitute teachers through an easy-to-use interface.
- Instant Notifications: Notifies hundreds of high-quality subs in the area for rapid response.
- Autonomy for Subs:
- Freedom to Choose: Subs can decide where, when, and what they teach through a mobile app.
- Pre-Scheduling: Allows subs to set their schedules in advance instead of waiting for morning calls.
- Detailed Job Information: Provides subs with details about the school, assignment, and expectations.
- Administrative Tools for Schools:
- Quality Control: Vetted pool of substitute teachers including background checks and state requirements screening.
- Efficient Staffing: Ability to send single or multi-day requests, prioritize favorite subs, and anticipate future needs.
- Payroll and Benefits Management: Swing handles payroll and benefits for subs.
- Professional Development:
- Educational Resources: Access to courses and resources for subs to improve teaching skills.
- Feedback Mechanism: Opportunities to receive and provide feedback.
- Analytics and Reporting:
- Dynamic Recruitment: Continuous analysis of partner requests for optimized recruitment.
- Implementation Guidance: Support for getting the most out of the platform from Day 1.
Recent Developments
New Products Launched: No information is available.
New Features Added to Existing Products:
- Enhanced profile viewing for better understanding of subs' education and work history.
- Improved sub plans and school information integration for preparing subs in advance.
New Partnerships: No information is available.
Recent Achievements:
- Series C Funding: Recently raised $38 million led by Apax Partners and Reach Capital.
- Coverage: Expanded operations in Arizona, California, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, New York, and Washington D.C.
- Community Impact: Impacted over 8 million students with over 700,000 absences covered.
Testimonials
From Substitute Teachers:
- John Garcia (California): "Swing streamlines the process of getting work. It’s hard to manage work for multiple districts, but with Swing you have a lot of jobs to choose from and can pick where you want to teach."
- Valerie Pierce (New Jersey): "Swing gives you flexibility and freedom. As a sub, you decide how many days you work, you decide what your job looks like."
- Jose Vanderburg (California): "Swing is a great opportunity. It's like a good friend - it doesn't take up all your time but it's there when you need it."
From School Administrators:
- Laura Wilson (Pioneer Prep): "Within a day of signing the contract we already had a substitute position filled. The system is so user-friendly and easy to use that our teachers were able to utilize it without any formal training."
- Pamela Merkerson (Paul Public Charter School): "We have been able to craft a group that works best for our school by using the favorites list, ensuring regularity and reliability."
- Christine Fairless (St. Paul’s Episcopal School): "We’re saving a few hours a week managing substitute teachers with Swing as opposed to the past."
Note: For fields where no information was available, the report clearly states "No information is available."
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