Customer Service Specialist
Location: 100% remote within the U.S. (any U.S. time zone)
Classification: Full-time, 40 hours a week
Pay Range: $19.17 to $26.34 per hour
Training: Cohorts for this position will begin on November 11 and December 2, 2026
Customer Service Specialist at Miaplaza
At Miaplaza, we're revolutionizing homeschool education, and our Customer Service Specialists are at the heart of this mission. We're not your typical customer service department. Our expert agents take total ownership of every interaction and create exceptional, human-centered experiences across phone, live chat, email, and social media. Excellence isn't a goal here; it's the standard we hold ourselves to every day.
As a Customer Service Specialist, you'll be part of our high-volume support team, serving as a trusted guide for parents and educators as they make important decisions about their children’s education. Through expert advice and tailored solutions, you’ll help build confidence and lasting trust.
▶️ You can hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company’s values and future here!
Key Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional support across multiple channels (phone, email, chat, and social media)
Resolve customer issues with empathy and efficiency while maintaining elite standards
Personalize communication to make every customer feel valued and understood
Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
Maintain detailed interaction records and collect valuable customer feedback
Collaborate with team members to manage a high volume of intricate customer service interactions while ensuring seamless experiences
Transform challenging customer situations into positive outcomes
What We're Looking For
Synthesizes complex information and explains it clearly
Naturally builds rapport and asks thoughtful questions
Dedicated to exceeding customer satisfaction expectations
Resilient and positive in challenging situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Balances efficiency with personalized service
Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment
Exceptional attention to detail
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Quickly and empathetically engages with customers in fast-paced environments
Embraces a growth mindset and values constructive feedback
Proven ability to work independently, manage schedules, and meet deadlines
Experience in the education or tech field is a plus (but not required).
▶️ Check out a day in the life of a Miaplaza Customer Service Specialist!
The Schedule
Customer Service Specialists work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week.
Miaplaza's customer service operates 7 days a week from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm ET (4:00 am to 8:00 pm PT).
Candidates from any U.S. time zone are welcome to apply.
Candidates must be available for a 5-day work week. Candidates should be prepared for two of those days to be Saturday and Sunday.
Holidays will be worked based on availability and preference, or on a rotation as needed.
The available shifts are:
Mid Shift: 8:45 am to 5:15 pm ET / 5:45 am to 2:15 pm PT
Evening Shift: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm ET / 11:45 am to 8:15 pm PT.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
The expected starting pay range is $19.17 to $26.34 per hour. Miaplaza’s compensation philosophy ensures equity and competitiveness while taking into account the regional differences in living and labor costs. Specific rates will be provided during the hiring process and are aligned with market data as well as internal equity.
Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options like fertility benefits, mental health services, and chiropractic care, FSA, HSA, and more.
All employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid Time Off (PTO), floating holidays, parental leave, and other perks and benefits.
We invite your family and friends to join our journey! All employees receive free site memberships and discounted MOHS tuition for the children in their household, plus two additional memberships for other children.
➡️ Learn more by visiting our careers page!
Ready to apply?
Join our team at Miaplaza! Start by submitting your application and resume. Our hiring process involves an assessment, followed by two or more interviews and a role-specific assignment.
We're building an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. As an equal-opportunity employer and E-Verify participant, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or arrest/conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
Need accommodations during the application process? Simply let us know before your assessment. We'll work with you to provide any necessary adjustments, including alternate versions of the assessment or assignment based on your needs.
THIS POSITION IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 30TH, 2026.
Links
🎒 Miacademy:
🍨 Always Icecream:
🐉 Clever Dragons:
📚 MiaPrep:
🏫 MiaPrep Online High School:
🏫 MiaPrep Online Academy of Ohio:
▶️ Hear our CEO, Johannes Ziegler, discuss our company:
▶️ Day in the life of a Miaplaza Customer Service Specialist:
🖥️ Careers page:
Individuals only, no recruitment agencies.
Requirements
At least 2 years of full time experience in a people-facing role
Access to a computer/laptop with a working web camera, and a reliable high-speed internet connection
Typing speed: 55 words per minute
Strong proficiency with technology and aptitude to learn new technologies and processes quickly
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Short answers (3)
- What city and state do you live in?
- What is your zip code?
- Where did you hear about this role?
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- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Miaplaza is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and trustworthy environment for children and families, so offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening. Do you agree to this and wish to continue the application process?
- How would you rate your proficiency in the English language (speaking, reading, and writing)?
- Do you have access to a reliable computer or laptop with a web camera?
- Do you have access to a reliable high-speed internet connection?
- Do you agree to the starting pay range?
- Our Customer Service Specialists work 5 days a week, and may include Saturday and Sunday. If hired, are you available to work on Saturday and/or Sunday? Select all that apply.
- Select the response that best indicates your availability for our open shifts, listed below.
- We expect our specialists to prioritize their work with Miaplaza as their sole full-time position. Please acknowledge that this would be your only full-time role below:
- How many years of people-facing experience do you have?
- We believe great support is human-first. We use AI as a tool to help us work more efficiently and thoughtfully, not as a replacement for human judgment, empathy, or connection. Please select the option that best reflects your comfort level using AI to support your work:
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- In 3-5 sentences, please describe a typical day in your most recent people-facing role.
- In 3-5 sentences, explain why you are interested in working for Miaplaza as a Customer Service Specialist. In your response, please describe what aspects of our organization and the role appeal to you.
- In previewing the job description, what would be the most challenging aspect of this role for you, and how would you work to overcome that challenge?
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