LIFE AT KIPP PHILLY

At KIPP Philly, we know that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators are the driving force behind our students’ success. By creating a school experience that affirms identities, celebrates individuality, and challenges every student to grow, our teachers and leaders amplify the potential of every child. We are dedicated to building a professional environment grounded in joy, candor, care, and community—a place where educators can bring their authentic selves, receive world-class development, and collaborate with peers equally devoted to the work. Here’s what you can expect:

• Commitment to Anti-Racism and Equity: Join a team deeply dedicated to anti-racism, equity, and culturally responsive practices, working to eradicate systemic barriers and create truly inclusive environments.
• Joyful and Inclusive Community: Be part of a close-knit, diverse network of educators who value authenticity, collaboration, and mutual respect, fostering an environment where both adults and children can thrive.
• Rewarding Impact: Your dedication and hard work will be recognized through competitive compensation structures, including performance-based bonuses that reward meaningful outcomes.
• Unparalleled Career Growth: Gain access to strategically designed leadership pathways, grounded in research and tailored to help you grow professionally. From one-on-one coaching to high-quality professional development, we’re invested in your future.
• Authentic Leadership: Show up as your authentic self every day, modeling for students the power of embracing their identities and inspiring them to do the same.
• Student-Centered Excellence: We believe strong relationships and precise preparation are critical to increasing learning outcomes. Together, we create joyful, affirming spaces where students and educators excel.
• Comprehensive Support: Experience robust whole-person support, including personalized coaching, mental health resources, and team-building initiatives that nurture professional and personal well-being.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an innovative, people-centric talent leader as our Managing Director of Strategic Workforce Management (MDSWM) to effectively build and refine systems and processes to align our workforce strategy with our organizational mission, a strategy that serves as an ecosystem to shape and sustain the educator experience through the cycle of a school year and the broader cycle of meeting their career goals within KPPS, with an ultimate plan execution that builds the strongest diverse cohort of committed, culturally competent educators in Philadelphia to accelerate outcomes for every student.
The MDSWM will also build and lead a recruitment team that includes two Directors of Recruitment & Persistence and one Talent Special Projects Manager to collaborate cross-functionally and execute a plan to attract, retain, and connect educators, into KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS), that are committed to continuously developing their skills to provide students with the academic foundation and social and emotional intelligence to be prepared for the college or career of their choice. This leader will work internally to partner with other People team leaders in functional areas of People Analytics, Talent Development, and Staff Engagement in overall people strategy development and implementation as well as regional and school leaders to align on our Portrait of a KIPP Philadelphia Educator, including our employee value proposition. The MDSWM will also engage externally as our brand ambassador to enhance KPPS’ positive brand awareness, positioning KPPS as an employer of choice in the Philadelphia education and nonprofit marketplace.
This role is ideal for a customer service oriented, data informed marketer, who possesses a growth mindset, is passionate about KPPS’ mission, and thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

LEADERSHIP, ENGAGEMENT AND ALIGNMENT (20%)

• Lead and effectively manage a team of two Directors and one Special Projects Manager in execution of external engagement, attraction, recruitment and retention strategies aligned with the KPPS mission and drives positive organizational results
• Engage with Talent Development, Staff Engagement, and People Analytics teammates to leverage cross-functional skills within the People team to provide an Employee Experience that is consistent and seamless throughout the employee life cycle
• Participate in cross-departmental alignment as part of the KPPS Bridge Team working group of leading Heads of Schools, Managing Directors, and Senior Directors across all organizational workstreams
• Liaise with the KIPP Foundation and other Regional Leaders in best practice sharing and facilitation of data analysis and submissions to identify effective strategies and best practices, including monthly engagement calls with other Strategic Workforces Management Leaders throughout the KIPP Network
• Develop and manage annual KPPS Workforce Management Calendar, including continuous progress monitoring of progress toward workstream completion throughout the annual school year Strategic Workforce Management life cycle
• Facilitate periodic talent reviews with School and Regional leaders to assess opportunities for continuous development of current educators while understanding specific needs to target in the marketplace
• Lead annual conversations with school leaders to determine returning staff for future years and recruitment needs for future sourcing strategies and capacity building
• Maintain job description library for all roles within the organization, updating them annually as the organization grows and evolves