Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Washington, D.C. | Onsite
Organization: E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Description: E.L. Haynes Public Charter School seeks a relational, student-driven, and equity-focused leader to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Over the past 20 years, E.L. Haynes has built a strong reputation for its commitment to nurturing students, celebrating diversity, cultivating meaningful relationships, and delivering a rigorous and relevant curriculum. The incoming CEO will play a critical role in championing our vision and mission by fostering a culture of excellence, equity, and inclusion and ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will partner with the E.L. Haynes staff, students, families, and community to drive initiatives that improve student success, promote collaboration, and create an environment where all students thrive, feel valued, and are equipped for future success. They will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, academic and fiscal oversight, and maintaining equity and accountability as the foundation across all aspects of the organization. They will spearhead the next phase of the organization's five-year strategic plan to ensure a core focus on improving student outcomes and adapting to meet the evolving needs of our students and community.
The CEO will be an experienced leader with a track record of building staff capacity, implementing systems to improve academic outcomes, and successfully leading a culture of care, optimism, trust, joy, partnership, and transparency. They will be a student and community advocate, a strategic thought leader, and responsible for ensuring academic excellence and the financial sustainability of the organization.
Salary: $210,000 - $250,000
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E.L. Haynes Public Charter School is seeking a transformative leader who can balance equity-focused leadership with operational excellence. This CEO role is a compelling opportunity for someone passionate about fostering a culture of inclusivity and academic success while engaging deeply with the community. The commitment to strategic planning and evolving student needs highlights the school’s forward-thinking approach. For leaders who appreciate tools like the 4k calendar to track life milestones and manage long-term goals, this position offers the chance to create meaningful impact over a lifetime.