
CEO
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Sector
Education |
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Function
Management / Leadership: CEO / Executive Director |
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Focus Areas
K-12 Education |
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Location
NY - New York metropolitan area Please see "Additional Details" section for more information about location, travel, and workplace expectations. |
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Salary
The starting base salary for the position is $425,000 to $500,000 and commensurate with experience. |
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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
About the Role
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
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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We commit to partnering with local businesses and hiring talent from within the neighborhoods we serve when developing and maintaining our schools. By prioritizing these connections, we strengthen economic opportunities, foster long-term investment, and ensure that our schools reflect all members of the communities they are built to support.
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Sector
Education |
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Function
Management / Leadership: CEO / Executive Director |
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Focus Areas
K-12 Education |
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Location
NY - New York metropolitan area Please see "Additional Details" section for more information about location, travel, and workplace expectations. |
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Salary
The starting base salary for the position is $425,000 to $500,000 and commensurate with experience. |
Apply for this Role
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On-Ramps is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We’re partnering with the team at KIPP NYC to build a diverse team. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
On-Ramps is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info@on-ramps.com.