Resume Drop for Future School Leadership Opportunities

Resume Drop

If you are a talented, committed, culturally competent educator, we would love the opportunity to get to know you! If you see an open position you are interested in today, please apply to that role. If you don't, please complete this Resume Drop application so that we can keep you in mind for immediate openings or for School Year '26-'27 positions.

Please be sure to upload a recent resume and complete our application questions (a cover letter is not required). You will be prompted to include an optional message to recruiters. In this message, please share the following so that we can best support your search efforts:

1. The positions you are most interested in, as well as positions that you are open to exploring further
2. Whether you are interested in immediate opportunities, or School Year '27-'28 opportunities
3. Any additional information that would be helpful for us to understand about you and your hopes or needs as you consider new opportunities

Submitting this application considers you for all opportunities for which you are qualified. To browse immediate openings, please visit our careers website.

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 210,000 students and alumni. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads nine schools serving 3,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will be serving approximately 4,000 students.

KPPS Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KPPS

At KPPS, we believe that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators and staff are the foundation of our students' success. We work to create a professional community grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection – where every team member can bring their authentic self, grow in their craft, and contribute to meaningful work. Here is what you can expect:

• Commitment to Anti-Racism & Equity: Join a team dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and creating inclusive, culturally responsive schools where all students and staff can thrive.
• Joyful, Inclusive Community: Work in a collaborative, identity-affirming environment that values relationships, celebrates individuality, and supports the well-being of adults and children alike.
• Competitive & Equitable Compensation: Benefit from transparent compensation structures, including performance-based bonuses that recognize meaningful contributions.
• Professional Growth & Leadership Pathways: Access high-quality development – including coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities – designed to support your long-term career trajectory.
• Authenticity & Belonging: Be part of a culture that encourages you to show up as your full self and contribute to a community rooted in trust and respect.
• People-Centered Excellence: Join colleagues who believe strong relationships and thoughtful preparation drive excellent outcomes—for students and for staff.
• Comprehensive Well-Being Support: Receive whole-person support through coaching, mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team-building experiences that prioritize your professional and personal growth.

Specific responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation vary by role - recruiters can support you in building your understanding of the roles you are interested in pursuing. Note that everyone who joins our KIPP Philly community:

• Loves and sees the high potential of children
• Operates with a commitment to creating inclusive learning and work environments that eradicate anti-Blackness, disrupt inequity and celebrate difference
• Embraces our four core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Community, and Ownership

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2+ years of School Leadership experience in a school setting that serves an under-resourced population.
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect quickly and authentically with diverse stakeholders
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to use insights to drive decisions and improve systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – clear, professional, and compelling
• Highly organized; able to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate information
• Demonstrated ability to navigate change, solve problems, and work effectively in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Commitment to equity, belief in the potential of all students, and alignment with KPPS’s mission and values.
• Openness to feedback, continuous learning, and personal/professional growth

Compensation:

• Enjoy a competitive, equitable, and transparent compensation. All candidates are welcome to ask their recruiter how their experience and credentials will translate to their salary.
• All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403(b)-matching program for retirement savings.
• Uncertified teachers have access to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification at a Pennsylvania-approved certification program.

Note To Applicants:

• KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.