Propel Expansion Incubator Fellowship

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Why Join Propel Incubator :

Opportunity 180 envisions a future for Nevada where every kid attends a great public school that prepares them for college and career. One way to propel towards that future is through this fellowship. The Propel Expansion fellowship is for self-driven, out-of-the-box thinkers called to lead a great school in Nevada - schools that are truly co-created with the families theyll serve, that promise an excellent, holistic education for all students and that push the boundaries of what we know school to be. By joining us as a fellow, leaders are matched with a high-performing public charter school looking to expand to Nevada. Fellows will receive support and experiences designed to help inspire and develop them toward expanding that school model.

Expanding High-Quality Schools :

Opportunity 180 is particularly interested in partnering with school models in these areas of need :

• Community-Based : build on an innovative school model for an excellent school that meets the desired communitys needs.
• Diverse by Design : Expand an innovative school that serves an intentionally diverse community
• Specific Populations : Expand an innovative school that specializes in serving students with autism, teenage parents, students who are blind, dropout prevention, etc.
• Credentialing School : Expand an innovative school that provides students with career training and credentials.

Propel Expansion fellows will be placed with these types of exceptional schools to expand that schools model.

Role :

The Propel Expansion Fellow will :

Top 3 Things to Know About the Propel Fellowship

Open a School in Las Vegas!

The Propel fellowship aims to increase access to exceptional public school options for Nevadas students through fellows launching and leading a public charter school in Nevada! This will require fellows to live in Las Vegas. Relocation reimbursement is offered.

Residency is Key!

The Propel Fellowship believes that residency in a high-performing school that mirrors components of the fellow's vision is essential. Every fellow will spend significant time in residency at a school site.

Community-Based Design!

The Propel Fellowship anchors on school models designed for and with the community the school intends to serve. Fellows will co-create their schools with local families, community leaders, and organizations, tailoring programs to address the unique needs of the specific Nevada community they intend to serve.

What Youll Do : As a fellow in the Propel Incubator Fellowship you will :

What Youll Do : As a Propel Expansion Fellow at the incubator site, these are the types of responsibilities you may have : Final responsibilities will be determined in collaboration with the incubator site.

Student Achievement

Student Culture

Teacher Development and Evaluation

Parent and Family Engagement

School Leadership

What You Bring : Below are the mindsets fellows will possess and operate from

Self-Driven and Self Aware

Inspiring and Innovative

Committed to Maximize Potential

Community Oriented

Focused and Action Oriented

Commitment to Equity

Effective Communication

Strong People Leadership

Your Qualifications :

Compensation :

The Fellow will enter into an employment contract with the selected school which includes :

Opportunity 180, through the relationship with the fellow and expansion school, will provide ongoing support in preparing for a charter application to the State Authorizer and school launch. This includes providing strategic support and reimbursement for travel back and forth from the fellowship site to the proposed Nevada school site. The fellow will develop a fellow action plan to monitor and track their work towards ambitious goals and provide updates to Opportunity 180 on a regular basis. The fellow will also collaborate with Opportunity 180 to determine the best partners and support for them aligned with their ambitious goals.

Deadlines :

Opportunity 180 is identifying candidates who would be a great fit for a Propel fellowship. We are accepting applications through April 1, 2025. We expect to have multiple fellows each year.