Director, Formal Learning for Leadership Development

Company Description

About the Organization 

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and nearly 190,000 students and alumni. 

Our mission: Together with families and communities, 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. 

Our vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. 

The KIPP Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports KIPP public charter schools across the country. The KIPP Foundation helps to develop outstanding educators to lead KIPP schools; provides tools and resources for excellent teaching and learning; promotes innovation; and facilitates the exchange of insights and ideas across KIPP and other public schools and organizations. 

About Our Values: 

Excellent Results for Students: We value results over effort and know that our work is not finished until all students thrive. We maintain high expectations for self, team, and students. We drive outcomes by operating with agility, removing barriers, differentiating support, and prioritizing student-centered solutions—especially for those at the margins. 

Collective Impact: We are one team. We win together. We embody a one-team mindset by working collaboratively across teams, aligning goals, and leveraging the strengths of all teammates. We build trust-based relationships and ensure inclusive decision-making by engaging those closest to the work. We provide clarity through simple, repeatable systems and goals that enable transformational outcomes. 

Courageous Action: Our belief in what we can achieve is unwavering, fueling our optimism and commitment to overcome any challenge. We demonstrate an unwavering belief in students' potential and a commitment to addressing systemic inequities. We approach challenges with resilience, a solutions-focused mindset, and adaptability. We foster a psychologically safe environment centered on trust and accountability where feedback is encouraged. We leverage data to reflect on progress, own setbacks, celebrate successes, and continuously improve to maximize impact. 

Job Description

About The Position

At KIPP Foundation, we are committed to creating world-class professional learning experiences for both KIPP Foundation and regional leaders.  As Director of Formal Learning for Leadership Development, you will play a critical role in executing the KIPP Network’s annual Academic Program Strategy by designing and delivering high-impact professional learning that builds the leadership capacity of KIPP’s Executive Directors, Chief Schools & Academic Officers, and Principal Managers. This role also includes leading the planning and delivery of multi-day in-person and virtual professional development for KIPP Foundation staff. Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring participants of your formal learning experiences improve in their proficiency level for prioritized skills and for participants to experience improved outcomes as a result of their application of learning. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Leadership Development, you will collaborate with KIPP Foundation teams and regional partners to codify exemplary leadership practices, develop best-in-class adult learning content, and set a clear, rigorous bar for professional development excellence. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in adult learning, a proven track record of results, and a deep commitment to educational equity and student impact. 

Responsibilities 

Regional Leader Formal Learning:  You will design and execute an exemplary network leadership development arc of learning for KIPP Executive Directors, Chief Schools & Academic Officers, and Principal Managers, including: 

• Lead the annual planning and execution of a world-class network leadership development arc of learning and content scope and sequence that exemplifies excellence in design, delivery, and outcomes. 

• Develop highly engaging agendas, session content, and facilitation plans that reflect best-in-class adult learning and inspire leaders to translate learning into meaningful action. 

• Set, model, and uphold a rigorous bar for excellence in all aspects of session content and adult learning design to ensure transformative learning exp