Swing Education

E-learning · Recruiting Software & ATS
2open roles
$39.3Mlatest round · Venture round · May 2023 · 3 yr ago
5backers · 500 Global, Imagine K12
6,119team · US Form 5500 (plan participants) · Dec 2024

Overview

Swing Education is a US platform that connects K-12 schools with substitute teachers and other temporary school staff. Substitutes choose assignments through its app and receive onboarding support, while school districts and charter schools fill absences quickly with vetted teachers, paraprofessionals and classified staff. Swing Education was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Key facts

As of Nov 13, 2026, Alion lists 2 open roles at Swing Education. Swing Education is headquartered in San Francisco, United States. It was founded in 2015. The latest round is Venture - Series Unknown of $39.3M, announced in 2023.

Headquarters
San Francisco, United StatesAlion company profile, updated Nov 13, 2026
Founded
2015Alion company profile, updated Nov 13, 2026
Employees
50+Alion company profile, an estimated range
Total raised
$39.3MSum of 1 equity round Alion knows
Latest round
Venture - Series Unknown · $39.3M · May 18, 2023SEC Form D filing · sec.gov
Technologies in its job postings
14Named in its job postings
Official records

Funding and backers

Total raised
$39.3M
1 round on record
Latest round
$39.3M
Venture round · May 2023 · 3 yr ago
Team
6,119
US Form 5500 (plan participants) · Dec 2024
Hiring now
2
open roles
Backers
5
500 Global, Imagine K12
The money's age
Long since its last round
41 months since the last round · hiring slowed
Momentum
0/100
no fresh signals
Last sign of life
1 mo ago
a posting or a news item
The story so fareach stage dated by its source: the company's releases, the press, registers, filings
May 18, 2023 Raised a round Venture round $39.3M · SEC Form D Aug 30, 2021 Launched Swing Education Launches Bonus Plan to Support and Incentivize Substitute Teachers · eSchool News 2015 Founded
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Web presence
top 2%
of 133.2M domains by links, Common Crawl
Funding rounds
RoundDateAmountInvestorsSource
Venture round May 2023 $39.3M — SEC Form D
Registers and programsofficial lists and records that name the company
Legal entity Swing Education, Inc. SEC Form D
Founders and leadersfrom filings, registers and the company's site
Asha VisweswaranExecutive Officer, DirectorSEC Form D
Michael TengExecutive Officer, DirectorSEC Form D
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Jobs

$110k – $130k per year · Equity · Remote (United States, US time zones hours) · 3+ years exp
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Salary insights

Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$105k
Typical range
$80k – $130k
Open positions
2
2 Jobs
Junior 50%
Middle 50%
Level Jobs Median Typical range
Junior 1 $80k $80k
Middle 1 $130k $130k
Highest paying role Product Engineer $130k
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Visa sponsorship

0
H-1B filings in 12 months
0
Open roles in United States
In the register as Swing Education, Inc., San Francisco, CA
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Growth

Hiring Momentum
28/100
Slowing
Open positions
2
0 opened / 1 closed in 30 days
Median time-to-fill
22 days
faster than 56% of the market
ATS activity
Every ~6 hours
Today
Hiring Dynamics 0%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Backend
33% ▲
Communications
33% ▼
Finance
33% ▲

Financials

Total raised
$39.3M
Latest round
Venture - Series Unknown
Funding rounds
1
Funding rounds
Round Announced Amount
Venture - Series Unknown 2023 $39.3M Details

People

Asha Visweswaran
Executive Officer, Director
Michael Teng
Executive Officer, Director
Steve Kupfer
Director
Laura Melahn
Director
Amit Patel
Director
David Su
Director
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Tech stack

Technologies named in job postings at Swing Education over the last 12 months, by layer, with the share of postings for each.
Technologies in use
14
Postings analysed
2
Stack modernity
81/100AI adopter
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Frameworks & libraries
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LLM
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Shared investors5
69 portfolio companies: Alter Domus, Vesta, Zspace and 66 more
Imagine K12Via a fund
82 portfolio companies: Trinket has shut down, Vidcode, VideoNotes and 79 more
Owl VenturesVia a fund
100 portfolio companies: GrowthSchool, Ordo, Bridge-it and 97 more
GVVia a fund
569 portfolio companies
500 GlobalVia a fund
2163 portfolio companies
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News

Press release Nasdaq 1 year ago
Runway Growth Capital Provides a $20 Million Growth Loan Commitment to Swing Education
--Runway Growth Capital LLC, a leading provider of growth loans to both venture and non-venture-backed companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today announced a $20 million commitment to Swing Education, a leading online marketplace that conne
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Blog 2 years ago
What you need to know about earning your substitute teacher certificate
If you're just starting to get your feet wet with substitute teaching, you'll likely have a lot of questions: "How do I prepare for my first day?""What are the requirements for becoming a sub?""Do I need a certification?" We're here to help you navigate t
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Blog 2 years ago
Day in the life of a substitute teacher
Stepping into the world of substitute teaching can be an exciting and fulfilling journey, offering a unique blend of challenges and rewards. Whether you're a seasoned educator looking for a flexible schedule, a recent graduate eager to gain hands-on exper
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Blog 2 years ago
A comprehensive 'how-to' guide for substitute teachers
From lesson planning tips to classroom management strategies, we've curated a collection of resources that cater to the unique challenges substitute teachers face. With strategies on how to handle last-minute surprises at an assignment, how to leave subst
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Blog 2 years ago
Activities and tips for when sub lessons run short-for every grade level
No matter how thoroughly you prepare for your substitute teaching assignment, there will come a day when you need a little extra support. Whether the lessons run short, you're covering a new subject, or it's a special holiday, we're here to help you make
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Blog 2 years ago
Wondering if substitute teaching is right for you?
If you're thinking about a career in education or looking for a flexible, rewarding job that makes a real difference, substitute teaching could be the perfect fit for you. Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or simply passionate about maki
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Blog 2 years ago
Different roles and job types within substitute teaching
Substitute teaching is a diverse and rewarding profession that offers a wide range of opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Whether you're stepping into a classroom for a single day or committing to a long-term role, the flex
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Blog 2 years ago
Driving better fill rates with a one-stop substitute management partner
Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS) is a tuition-free public charter school system in East Oakland, California. Serving K-12 students across two campuses, LCPS has partnered with Swing Education for nearly ten years to streamline substitute managem
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Blog 2 years ago
Everything you need to know about the California Permit Assist program
Whether you're new to the classroom or looking to earn better pay in the substitute teaching profession, earning your substitute teaching permit is a crucial step that opens the door to countless opportunities. With teacher shortages continuing across the
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Blog 2 years ago
Classroom management strategies for substitute teachers (toolkit)
The post Classroom management strategies for substitute teachers (toolkit) appeared first on Swing Education.
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Offices

Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
3
Hiring now
0
Countries
1
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San Francisco United States
HQ
Northern California
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New York United States
Regional office
New York
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Washington United States
Regional office
Washington DC
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