CEO
Job Description
KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. At KIPP NYC, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
About the Organization
In 1995, we started our first middle school in the Bronx (KIPP Academy), with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the college and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 9,000 students and over 2,500 alumni, has a staff of more than 1,200 (11% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow. KIPP NYC students beat the national rates for high school graduation (99%), college enrollment (89%), and college graduation (48%).
About the Role
What You'll Do
As CEO, you will define and lead the strategic vision, guiding the team toward ambitious academic, operational, and cultural goals while ensuring unity across KIPP NYC's schools and alignment with the national KIPP network. You'll lead a high-performing Senior Leadership Team (SLT), oversee a $200M+ budget, and serve as the chief advocate and fundraiser, cultivating relationships with donors, policymakers, and community leaders to secure vital funding needed to drive systemic change. Most importantly, you'll champion student success, ensuring every KIPPster thrives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Vision and Excellence in Execution
- Advance KIPP NYC's long-term strategic vision to drive exceptional student outcomes and expand organizational impact
- Set ambitious academic, operational, and cultural goals, translating them into adaptive long- and short-term strategies
- Ensure alignment across the organization—including the board, school leaders, staff, and central team—around core values, goals, plans, and budgets
- Drive focus and prioritization across our network of schools while also respecting the unique needs of individual schools and communities
- Drive innovation in educational practices, school management, and operational efficiency to enhance student and staff success
- Align with the national One KIPP network, ensuring consistency on key national strategies
Organizational and Team Leadership
- Build and maintain a shared organizational vision that inspires and unifies KIPP NYC's schools, students, families, and stakeholders
- Lead and develop a high-performing Senior Leadership Team (SLT), fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure operational excellence, long-term financial sustainability, and accountability to performance metrics to achieve all organizational goals
- Model equitable leadership practices and champion efforts to actively disrupt systemic inequities to attract, retain, and support diverse talent while fostering an inclusive culture
- Oversee the effective stewardship of an annual budget exceeding $200 million, ensuring fiscal sustainability and operational excellence
- Partner closely with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance and alignment with KIPP NYC's mission and vision
Fundraising and External Relations
- Serve as KIPP NYC's chief advocate and spokesperson, elevating the organization's visibility and influence locally and nationally
- Cultivate relationships with donors, policymakers, and community leaders to secure and diversify revenue streams
- Lead efforts to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals, leveraging public and private funding opportunities
- Build coalitions with local and state policymakers, educational leaders, and other stakeholders to drive systemic change in public education
Student and Community Impact
- Champion a student-centered approach that simultaneously prioritizes joy, excellence, equity, and access in education for all KIPPsters
- Foster authentic relationships with students, families, and communities, amplifying their voices in decision-making processes
- Advance policies and practices that eliminate barriers to success for historically underserved students
Hiring Organization
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Passion for KIPP NYC's mission, vision, and core values, with a relentless focus on student success
- Commitment to advancing racial equity and addressing systemic barriers to educational success
- Deep understanding of K-12 public education, charter school operations, or related systems
- Proven leadership experience in large, complex organizations, preferably within education, nonprofit, or mission-driven sectors
- Demonstrated success in attracting, leading, and retaining high-performing teams, achieving measurable outcomes, and fostering a culture of feedback and continuous learning
- Experience building relationships with influential NYC leaders, securing large-scale partnerships, delivering impactful speaking engagements, and strengthening an organization's brand
- Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and leading fundraising efforts at scale
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven and outcomes-oriented mindset
- Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders
- Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and align people around shared goals
Industry/Service Area
Level
Benefits
Benefits
Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
Annual professional development funds and tuition reimbursement
Generous time-off partially aligned with the school calendar
Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave
403(b) retirement plan with 50% match (begins after 6 months tenure)
Bright Horizon back-up child and elder care
Employer paid life insurance and short term/long term disability
8 weeks paid sabbatical after 10 years
Application Instructions
Additional Details
Location
New York City, NY. This is an in-person role based in our midtown Manhattan office with required in-person engagement at schools, the home office, and community events.
Compensation
The starting base salary for the position is $425,000 to $500,000 and commensurate with experience. KIPP NYC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, as well as generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at KIPP NYC
KIPP NYC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
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