Teams at KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program)

Coordinates special projects, talent planning cycles, team operations, data support, and communications for the Talent Strategy team. Maintains project timelines, trackers, calendars, resources, and communication workflows; supports trainings and recurring talent processes; drafts communications; responds to routine inquiries; and escalates barriers or complex issues. The role requires strong organization, communication, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders.

The Chief People Officer will lead KIPP NYC’s enterprise-wide People function for 1,200+ employees. Responsibilities include talent strategy, workforce planning, recruiting, leadership development, performance management, total rewards, employee and labor relations, equity and belonging, HR operations, compliance, HR technology modernization, people analytics, succession planning, and organizational change. Reporting to the CEO, the CPO will advise the executive team and Board, partner with Finance, and lead an approximately 18-person People team across three boroughs.

Leads a cohort of school principals to improve student outcomes, academic excellence, school culture, and operational performance. Provides coaching, evaluations, professional development, data analysis, crisis support, succession planning, and strategic guidance. Collaborates with regional leaders, families, community partners, and external stakeholders while supporting compliance, planning, staffing, scheduling, and continuous improvement across KIPP Nashville schools.