Managing Director, Schools

Managing Director, Schools

Bold Charter School is building world‑class K‑12 public schools that challenge and empower every student to excel in college and life. Beginning in kindergarten, our students develop intellectual mastery and empowering habits that will prepare them to succeed at the highest levels in all they pursue. We benchmark ourselves against proven indicators that predict success in college and beyond, set rigorous standards for academic and personal development, and focus on creating a culture that supports every student, family, and team member to achieve excellence.

As the Managing Director of Schools, you will play a key role in driving a culture of achievement that actualizes Bold’s vision for a world‑class K‑12 public education. You will work closely with leadership to develop strategic objectives related to school management and implement initiatives to achieve outcomes across our growing K‑12 model. In your first year you will develop a deep understanding of Bold’s model, vision, values, and culture, lead a school‑based team committed to achieving ambitious outcomes for all students, and manage a portfolio of schools.

• Develop and apply a deep understanding of Bold’s goals, vision, and values to build a culture of purpose and impact.
• Collaborate with leadership across the organization to set objectives and drive progress toward goals.
• Lead and develop school teams to achieve ambitious outcomes, ensuring high levels of collaboration, alignment, development, and support.
• Implement structures that foster a transparent, outcomes‑oriented culture; regularly lead and participate in data reviews and coaching cycles with Bold’s school leadership teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop a multi‑year strategy aimed at identifying priorities that support intentional, mission‑aligned school development and growth.

• Role Model:
  Exemplifies values, leads by example, operates within team structures, and seeks opportunities to support the team.
• Ownership & Responsibility:
  Takes active ownership for goals and responsibilities, monitors progress, provides proactive updates, and effectively adapts strategy to close gaps.
• Strategic Thinking & Effectiveness:
  Translates goals into strategic action plans and follows through on implementation.
• Team Development:
  Consistently implements team development structures and coaches effectively.
• Communication:
  Communications are consistently clear and connected to goals and values; actively listens and asks clarifying questions.
• Reflection & Self‑Development:
  Reflects on personal and team strengths and growth areas and pursues development opportunities.

• 5+ years leadership experience at a high‑performing school with a proven track record of success; regional or multi‑campus management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with an outstanding record of achievement and leadership; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing school leadership teams to high levels of performance.

The start date for this position is flexible.

Bold Charter School offers highly competitive compensation, in the top range of comparable positions across New York City charter schools. The starting salary range for this position is $150,000 – $180,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Bold Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.