Edgility Search · 3 days ago
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School, Executive Director
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expFolk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School (FACTS) is a nationally recognized K-8 public charter school in Philadelphia, known for its commitment to cultural heritage and community engagement. The Executive Director will lead the school through a period of growth and change, focusing on maintaining its mission while ensuring effective operations, community partnerships, and staff development.
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Responsibilities
Champion and embody FACTS' mission—grounded in folk arts, academic excellence, and social justice—across all programs and decisions, fostering a culture of curiosity and critical thinking
Protect and strengthen the founding vision while guiding the school toward its next chapter; ensure all initiatives reflect the school's commitment to joyful, rigorous, identity affirming education
Model transparency, integrity, and consistency in decision-making; serve as the primary ambassador for FACTS' values and purpose
Lead with deep cultural competence and humility; foster an inclusive, anti-racist and anti-bias culture that honors the diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic identities of students, staff, and families
Monitor systems for bias to ensure that multilingual learners and historically marginalized students receive the resources and supports they need to thrive
Build an environment where multiple truths are held, difficult conversations are navigated with compassion, and the whole community feels valued and respected
Build, coach, and retain a mission-aligned team grounded in shared accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth
Share leadership through listening, synthesizing, collaboration, and transparent communication; cultivate a strong, trust-based adult culture that reflects FACTS' values
Oversee human resources strategy including hiring, onboarding, staff evaluation, labor relations, and professional development opportunities that support staff flourishing and retention
Ensure the school has strong systems, structures, routines, and aligned goals that support effective teaching, learning, schoolwide coordination, and compliance with state and federal requirements
Provide strategic oversight and support for all non-instructional operations, ensuring strong systems, effective coordination, and smooth day-to-day functioning across areas such as facilities, technology, student services, and administrative operations
Build and maintain cross-functional alignment across teams and divisions while balancing continuity with thoughtful improvement
Lead adaptive, mission-aligned change that honors FACTS' history and culture while preparing the school for future needs
Communicate with clarity, transparency, and consistency during transitions; bring stakeholders along through thoughtful engagement and collaborative planning
Anticipate challenges, respond to evolving external conditions, and adjust strategy while staying grounded in FACTS' values and long-term goals
Serve as FACTS' primary public ambassador—strengthening relationships with families, neighborhood partners, Asian American communities, immigrant and refugee communities, and other stakeholders who have historically built and supported FACTS
Build reciprocal partnerships with community organizations, cultural institutions, and local leaders that enhance student experiences and strengthen FACTS' identity
Represent FACTS with authorizers, funders, civic leaders, and the broader charter school sector; elevate the school's visibility and reputation through clear, culturally responsive communication
Steward FACTS' financial health, ensuring that budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations align to strategy and long-term sustainability
Provide strategic oversight and partnership to the Board and team in cultivating major gifts, government funding, and foundation support
Serve as a credible storyteller who connects FACTS' mission and impact to philanthropic partners; ensure financial practices reflect responsibility, transparency, and equity
Successfully oversee the transition to the new school building and expansion. Provide strategic oversight of the planning, coordination, and execution of the move to a new facility—including staff hiring, student recruitment, and operational readiness—while maintaining stability, continuity, and a strong sense of community across FACTS
Launch and lead a collaborative strategic planning process. Engage the Board, staff, families, students, and community partners in developing a multi-year strategic plan that reflects FACTS' mission, growth, and future aspirations
Manage teacher union negotiations and contract development. Partner with the Board and relevant stakeholders to lead the negotiations and establish a new union contract that supports the school's mission, values, and long-term organizational health
Qualification
Required
Deep commitment to FACTS' mission, values, and community-centered, identity affirming education
Demonstrated equity leadership with experience serving diverse, multilingual communities and leading anti-bias, anti-racist, and inclusive practices
At least 5-7 years of organizational or school-based leadership, preferably in K-8 or charter settings
Proven people leadership skills, including hiring, coaching, developing, and retaining staff
Experience managing cross-functional teams and fostering a collaborative, trust-based adult culture
Strong organizational leadership abilities, including designing and sustaining effective systems, structures, and routines
Experience providing oversight of organizational or school operations (e.g., facilities, technology, compliance, student services) while empowering team leads
Skill in leading change management, with the ability to communicate transparently and bring stakeholders along
Strong community engagement and external relations experience, especially with culturally diverse families and local partners
Financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and aligning resources to strategic priorities
Development or fundraising experience, with the ability to cultivate funders and articulate mission-driven impact
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to represent the school clearly and credibly
Benefits
4-weeks paid vacation
Health
Dental
Vision
Short- and long-term disability
403b retirement plan with 5% match
Longevity bonus
Optional benefits include life, medical, transit, parking, and dependent care FSA.
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