The Opportunity Trust · 19 hours ago
Innovative Schools Fellow
St. Louis City County, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Opportunity Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming public education in St. Louis. They are seeking an Innovative Schools Fellow to design and launch a new public school, providing strategic, financial, and operational support to ensure success.
EducationNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Hiring Manager
DeRonda Williams
Responsibilities
Design, build, and launch a breakthrough public school or network of schools that redefines what’s possible for children in St. Louis
Bring your leadership vision to life while receiving high caliber executive development, targeted residencies in top-performing St. Louis schools, and curated national excellent school visits
Ensure that you’re setting up strong systems and structures for the school you’ll launch
Focus on leading an exceptional school that delivers extraordinary instructional and socio-emotional results for all students
Partner closely with The Opportunity Trust as you push toward an ambitious launch, bringing initiative, strategic thinking, and executive presence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's or advanced degree preferred
Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years managing adults in a PreK–12 environment
Demonstrated record of leading teams to ambitious outcomes
Benefits
Reimbursement for up to $15,000 in moving expenses.
Access to startup funding through The Opportunity Trust's exclusive partnerships and federal Charter School Program grant.
Personalized coaching and mentorship from education and executive leaders.
Residency placement in a high-performing school with opportunities to test and refine your ideas in real time.
National learning visits and exposure to innovative school models.
Protected time to plan, design, and prepare your school model.
Collaboration with a diverse cohort of leaders equally committed to innovation and community-driven design.
Ongoing post-fellowship coaching and professional development.
Company
The Opportunity Trust
The Opportunity Trust invests in educators and school systems eager to build the capacity required to make significant and measurable change
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$35.5MKey Investors
CREDO at Stanford University
2023-09-29Grant· $35.5M
Leadership Team
Eric Scroggins
CEO and Founder
Recent News
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