Executive Director

Please visit https://www.rfkcharter.com/employment/ for the full announcement.

ABOUT RFK CHARTER SCHOOL:

Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Charter School prepares, motivates, and supports students to achieve their college and career goals in partnership with their families and the community. RFK Charter School is a 6-12 institution with four different locations, including a middle school, a high school, and two program locations - a community farm and Career Technical Education (CTE) campus. In addition to the functions of the 6-12 school, RFK Charter School is a key resource in the South Valley, providing community resources for families, students, and community members.

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ROLE IN THE ORGANIZATION:

The RFK Charter School Executive Director (ED) acts as the instructional leader and administrative head of the school, including the major responsibility of coordinating and supervising the school’s educational activities. Under the general direction of the Governing Council and in conjunction with the school Principal, the ED is responsible for the planning and development of RFK Charter School’s internal program, policies, and procedures; determines course and program activities, and staff requirements.

The ED oversees material and facility needs, prepares budget estimates, and coordinates all funding activities, including all grant awards. This position serves as the liaison between RFK Charter School staff, the RFK Charter School Governing Council, Albuquerque Public School District, Public Education Department, and State Board of Education, and community agencies to assure the adequate flow of information in all directions, keeping each group well informed and understood.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the ED will be an ambassador and advocate for the school, representing RFK Charter School in the local South Valley community and in the broader Albuquerque and education communities. Community engagement, public education, and relationship building are integral to the success of the organization and this position. Finally, the ED is champion for RFK Charter School students, both in the 6-12 school and the Career Technical Education (CTE) program.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate for this position will have a proven track record of engaging, managing, leading, and supporting teachers and staff who provide services to community members, and/or students. Candidates should have multiple years of experience in leadership, particularly educational leadership, direct service support and provision, and engaging council members to meaningfully contribute to the success of an organization.

Experience with developing community and political partnerships, managing private and government grants and contracts, and supervising a diverse staff are all required for this position. In addition, a successful candidate should have education and experience in organizational development and administration, and demonstrated experience in building, managing, and deploying budgets that fully support staff, students, and program development.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• Educational Administrative License or a demonstrated willingness to secure an Educational Administrative License
• At least 5-7 years of experience in a related field or equivalent leadership experience with demonstrated education administration and management skills
• Demonstrated interest and experience in Career Technical Education (CTE), recognizing that RFK Charter School is invested in increasing CTE opportunities
• Demonstrated experience in administration and supervision, especially supervision of staff with diverse educational strengths, development goals, and cultural backgrounds
• Experience developing and managing an institutional budget of similar size
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of education and curricula development
• Knowledge of charter school and educational programs and challenges specific to Albuquerque
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass an APS background check
• Commitment to community engagement for student/family success

HOW TO APPLY: In order to be considered for this position, please send a resume and cover letter (no more than 2-3 pages) with the email subject “RFK Charter School Executive Director” to . Questions should be sent to ; no phone calls, please.

In addition to expressing why you are interested in the position, cover letters should answer the following prompts:

• Leading an institution like RFK Charter School requires agility and responsiveness, often outside of traditional working hours. Describe your experience and comfort working in an environment that requires non-traditional working hours (i.e. weekends, evenings, and on-call).
• Describe how you ensure that students and families from historically marginalized backgrounds are considered when creating education plans, directing school strategy, and implementing standards for teachers and staff.
• Please describe your experience supporting non-traditional education programs like the Career Technical Education (CTE) and bilingual programs and/or your understanding of the impact of these programs on communities.

Application period: 2/3/2025 - 3/30/2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will begin immediately. This position is open until filled. Ideally, a candidate would be hired by July 1, 2025.

Please visit https://www.rfkcharter.com/employment/ for the full announcement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $134,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $134,000