VOICE Charter School, Executive Director

Edgility Search • New York, NY

68d • $240,000 - $260,000

About The Position

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead one of New York City’s most joyful, inclusive, and arts-driven public schools into its next chapter.

As VOICE Charter School prepares for the planned transition of its founding leader in Summer 2026, the Board of Trustees is seeking an exceptional, mission-aligned Executive Director to build on a powerful legacy and guide the organization into a sustainable and bold new era. This is more than a leadership role – it’s a chance to steward VOICE into the future, working alongside a deeply committed staff to support the evolution of a distinctive whole-child model that integrates music and the arts, and a strong academic foundation.

If you are a strategic, people-centered leader who believes that school can be a place of rigor and joy, structure and soul, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students, families, and staff to carry forward a vision that has inspired a generation of learners.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of leadership experience in a school or network context, with increasing responsibility.
• A track record of improving student academic outcomes, particularly in urban public school settings.
• Strong strategic planning, communication, and execution skills.
• Experience managing and developing cross-functional teams, with demonstrated success building adult culture.
• Knowledge of the New York City charter school landscape, including operations, compliance, and accountability.
• Experience working in or with diverse communities.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Music Education is NOT a requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Articulate and model a deep commitment to VOICE’s mission, vision, and values in all aspects of school culture and leadership.
• Make decisions that consistently center the long-term success of students and staff, especially during times of challenge or change.
• Champion rigorous, inclusive instruction that leads to measurable student growth and achievement.
• Partner with school leaders to analyze student outcomes and strengthen data-driven instructional practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and shared ownership of results.
• Build and retain a high-performing, mission-aligned leadership team through clear goal-setting, coaching, and accountability.
• Foster a strong adult culture rooted in VOICE’s values, inspiring staff through transparent communication and shared purpose.
• Proactively address conflict and promote a collaborative, trust-based environment across teams.
• Build relationships that strengthen cross-team alignment, motivation, and collective ownership of results.
• Support the development and implementation of systems that facilitate staff retention and create clear career pathways.
• Maximize use of team members’ strengths, time, and expertise to ensure mission-aligned impact across the organization.
• Design and implement structures that ensure staff have the resources, support, and opportunities needed to grow and thrive.
• Monitor team performance and resource allocation to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and goals.
• Oversee the implementation of systems and structures that improve organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, and cross-team alignment.
• Ensure the school’s staffing structure and resource use reflect its strategic priorities and budgetary goals.
• In partnership with the Board and senior team, develop and pursue ambitious goals and priorities for the organization that are informed by the community and school needs.
• Oversee enrollment and financial forecasting through landscape analysis and trend monitoring to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure that budgeting, compliance, and resource management are aligned with school needs and designed to meet ambitious outcomes.
• Successfully lead organization-wide change efforts from design to execution, with clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and measurable impact.
• Adjust strategy as needed to respond to shifting external conditions while remaining grounded in mission.
• Serve as VOICE’s primary ambassador with families, funders, external partners, and public officials.
• Foster strong relationships with families and caregivers, promoting trust and collaboration in support of student success.
• Increase VOICE’s visibility and reputation in the charter and education landscape, particularly within New York City.
• Use both quantitative and qualitative data to identify challenges, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement across academic, operational, and cultural priorities.
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to align on strategic direction, goals, and accountability measures.
• Provide regular, transparent updates on school performance, risk management, and organizational health.

Benefits

• competitive health insurance coverage
• life insurance
• retirement plan options, including participation in the New York State Teachers Retirement System or a 403(b)
• generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days, and family-related leave such as parental, adoption, and bereavement leave
• tuition assistance
• a five-year incentive program
• staff enrichment reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees