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The KIPP School Leadership Program looks for exceptional teachers and school leaders who have achieved dramatic results with their students and who want to build a school of excellence from the ground up. We seek individuals from all backgrounds who believe in KIPP's mission and who have the potential to excel as school leaders within our network.

Specifically, throughout the selection process, we look for candidates who are:

  • Student-focused
  • Relentless achievers
  • People-oriented
  • Self-aware
  • Adaptable
  • Critical thinkers and decision makers
  • Strong communicators
  • Organized
  • Inspirational leaders
  • Instructional leaders

The typical Fisher Fellow will have at least four years of teaching experience and the typical Miles Family Fellow will have at least three years of teaching experience. We will make exceptions for extremely strong candidates.


For profiles of past and current participants in the KIPP School Leadership Program, see:




For further information or questions about the KIPP School Leadership Program or the application process, please contact KIPP Recruitment & Selection at apply@kipp.org.