Program Overview

The KIPP NYC Emerging Leaders program is designed for team members with experience leading projects or work that has impacted their school community. The focus of Emerging Leaders is in developing the adaptive and technical skills necessary to lead a team. The Emerging Leaders program operates within a set of KIPP NYC leadership development programs, all with the goal of strengthening the leadership pipeline and developing a transparent pathway to leadership. Emerging Leaders are full-time members of their school and will have opportunities to practice the skills and competencies guiding the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend monthly professional development sessions and complete any required pre-work/post-work
• Actively participate in 1:1 coaching meetings and update goal progress each month
• At mid-year and end-of-year, provide upward feedback for coach
• At mid-year and end-of-year, participate in checkpoint meetings to review progress toward goals
• Complete capstone reflection

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience leading projects or work that has impacted your community
• An analytical view of tracking progress toward goals 
• Flexibility to accommodate multiple priorities and high level of responsibilities 
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor. 
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities and/or meeting goals

Application Requirements

Thank you for your interest in Emerging Leaders. Application requirements are listed HERE. You can complete your application by clicking the “I’m Interested” button. You will be prompted to include the link to a Google folder with the application requirements as you complete the preliminary questions. 

Compensation & Benefits:

KIPP NYC Emerging Leaders will not receive any additional monetary compensation outside of their standard salary rate (based on current roles/responsibilities and salary bands).

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages. Other benefits include retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and supplemental benefits offerings.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC 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 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.