CEO - Innovative Alternative School Network

CEO – Innovative Alternative School Network

Location: Arizona / Remote (Hybrid) | Start Date: Q2 2026 | Compensation: Competitive Executive Package

Are you ready to lead the future of education?

We are seeking a visionary CEO to lead and scale a highly innovative alternative school network that is redefining the high school experience. Built on the belief that learning should be driven by curiosity rather than rigid testing, our network puts students in control through a hybrid, mastery-based model .

We prioritize purpose over grades, passion over pressure, and progress over conformity. Having successfully launched our flagship model, we are now expanding to new geographies and need a strategic leader to drive this growth while preserving our unique, student-centered culture.

What You’ll Do

• Scale the Vision: Define and execute the strategic roadmap to scale a proven, innovative educational model across multiple new locations.
• Operational Excellence: Lead all school operations, ensuring high standards while maintaining the innovative spirit of personalized learning.
• Build High-Performing Teams: Recruit, develop, and inspire a world-class team of educators, "Guides," and operational staff.
• Drive Outcomes: Own the P&L, fundraising efforts, and operational metrics while ensuring measurable, positive student outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate deep, trust-based relationships with students, families, and community partners to build a lasting movement.

Requirements

Who You Are

• Visionary Leader: A demonstrated track record of building or scaling innovative school models or educational organizations.
• Strategic & Operational: You possess the rare ability to combine deep educational philosophy with operational and financial excellence.
• Student-Agency Advocate: You have a profound understanding of student agency and how technology-enabled education can empower learners.
• Exceptional Communicator: A natural relationship builder who can inspire everyone from students and faculty to board members.
• Entrepreneurial & Data-Informed: You embrace experimentation, make decisions based on data, and thrive in the ambiguity of a scaling organization.

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to lead an educational revolution backed by top-tier academic thinkers and institutions. You will be at the helm of a network that is not just changing how students learn, but how they view their place in the world.

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