BES · 9 hours ago

2025 BES Fellowship Interest Form

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

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EducationHigher Education

Hiring Manager

Kriss Deas, SHRM-SCP

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Responsibilities

Fellows begin with an intensive training year, where they engage in over 300 hours of coursework on school design, leadership, governance, and community engagement, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Fellows also conduct in-depth studies of effective schools across the nation and complete residencies at high-performing schools, all while developing a charter application and establishing a founding board.

In year two, the planning year, Fellows partner with a BES coach to refine their project management and leadership skills, hire founding staff, recruit students, and solidify their school vision.

This dedicated coaching, known as Follow On Support, helps Fellows bridge the transition from founder to school leader, preparing them to launch a strong, sustainable school.

During years three and four, the first two operational years, leaders put their vision into action, welcoming their inaugural class, coaching teachers, and using data to drive academic success.

By the second year of operation, they deepen the academic focus, serving a growing population of students, and build leadership capacity to support future growth, all while fostering an empowered, mission-aligned team.

Qualification

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School leadership experienceInstructional leadership experienceTeam managementProject managementMaster’s degreeProfessional degreeLocal connectionsClear rationale for school location

Required

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum 8 years of professional experience, with instructional or instructional leadership experience required

At least 2 years managing and supervising adults in a PreK-12 setting required

Commitment to serving as a school leader in the proposed community for at least 10 years required

Ability to establish and activate local connections to support school enrollment

Preferred

Master’s or Professional degree preferred

2 years of school leadership experience preferred

Strong preference for candidates with 2-3 years of experience living or working in the proposed school region, especially those with strong ties to the community

Clear, compelling rationale for the proposed school location