Chief Operating Officer

Shape the Next Chapter of Achievement First

What does it take to make 41 schools work exceptionally well, every day, while rebuilding the systems that support them? Achievement First is seeking a Chief Operating Officer who can bring simplicity to complexity, set a high bar for operational execution, and lead the work of building a stronger, more integrated network. This is an opportunity for an executive who finds purpose in demanding, consequential work and knows how to turn operational challenges into lasting institutional strength.

The Opportunity

Founded in 1999, Achievement First Public Charter Schools is a nonprofit network of 41 public charter schools serving approximately 15,000 students across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college and career, deepen their knowledge of self and community, and lead lives of purpose. In partnership with families and communities, we work to disrupt the legacy of inequity in education and believe deeply in the unlimited potential of every student.

Achievement First is renewing academic excellence through a redesign of its K–12 instructional program. At the same time, the environment for public education is changing: families have evolving expectations and more options, and schools must deliver compelling experiences while managing cost, regulation, facilities, and technology. Internally,