Located in Houston, Texas, Teachers of Tomorrow is the leading national alternative certification program (ACP) provider with plans of continued growth in 2026! Through quality instruction and unparalleled support – Teachers of Tomorrow provides the most effective preparation for educators to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their students.
At
Teachers of Tomorrow
, we believe in empowering the next generation of educators by providing the highest level of training, mentorship, and support. Our mission is to transform classrooms and communities through innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to teacher success. To find out more, visit https://www.teachersoftomorrow.org
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About the Position
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As we expand nationally, we are investing in intelligent automation and applied AI to streamline operations and improve candidate experience. We are seeking a hands-on Automation & Applied AI Engineer who enjoys building workflows, integrating systems, and extending conversational AI into real business processes. This is a strong individual contributor role focused on implementation and optimization, not enterprise architecture. You will work closely with IT leadership and business stakeholders to turn requirements into reliable automation solutions
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What You Will Do: **
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Workflow & Process Automation
Build and maintain automation workflows using tools similar to Microsoft Power Platform/Azure Logic Apps
Improve and refactor existing workflows for reliability and maintainability
Troubleshoot automation issues in production environments
Ensure proper error handling and logging within automated processes
Conversational AI & Tool Integration
Implement conversational AI systems using Azure OpenAI or similar LLM platforms
Configure and implement function calling / tool invocation to enable AI-driven actions
Integrate chatbot workflows with internal systems via REST APIs
Define structured outputs and JSON schemas to support reliable AI-to-system communication
Assist in building and maintaining MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers or similar middleware to extend AI capabilities
Integrations & Data Handling
Connect systems using REST APIs, webhooks, and JSON-based payloads
Transform and validate data across CRM, marketing, and internal systems
Support reporting and monitoring of automated processes
Act in accordance with Teachers of Tomorrow core values Perform other duties as needed.
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What We are Looking For **
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Required: **
4–7 years of experience in automation, systems integration, or process improvement
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform and/or Azure Logic Apps
Experience working with REST APIs and JSON
Exposure to LLM-based systems (Azure AI Factory, OpenAI, or similar)
Experience implementing function calling or tool-based AI integrations
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
Nice to Have
Experience with MCP or similar AI tool-extension frameworks
Light backend development experience (Node.js, C#, or similar)
SQL knowledge
Power BI or Microsoft Fabric exposure
What We Offer
We understand that our people are the most important factor to our success. As a result, we value and invest in our people through:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Employer paid STD and Basic Life/AD&D
Voluntary buy up LTD, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and additional wellness options
401k Plan with Company Safe Harbor Matching
Flexible PTO Plan
12 paid holidays annually
Personal and Professional Development
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Why Join Teachers of Tomorrow?
At Teachers of Tomorrow, we are committed to addressing the teacher shortage crisis by preparing highly effective educators through innovative alternative certification pathways.
Teachers of Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.