Summer Project Employee, Regional Academics

About KIPP NYC:

Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.

Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.

Position Overview

The KIPP NYC Teaching and Learning Internship is designed for rising juniors or seniors of all majors interested in hands-on experience in education reform and non-profit management. Interns will join the Teaching & Learning and Student Support Services Team to provide logistics and administrative support throughout the summer. The position will report to the Regional Director of Academic Planning and Operations.

The internship will take place from June 22nd to August 14th, 2026. 

 

Requirements (Applications due by May 29th, 2026)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

• A passion for the mission of KIPP NYC and commitment to being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven organizational culture, with an interest in raising the achievement level of historically underserved children
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and under pressure
• Strong computer skills are a plus, including a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within established timeframes and demonstrate flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, self-control, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.

This is an hourly position for 8–10 weeks during Summer 2026, running from June 22nd to August 14th, 2026. The hourly rate for this role is $18.00 per hour.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This is a full-time, in-person role based in New York City and will require travel to our schools. If you are not in a school-based position, the cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the prin