Does KIPP Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, KIPP Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at KIPP Schools. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at KIPP Schools?

35% of KIPP Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated KIPP Schools 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KIPP Schools?

Teacher (341) , Lead Teacher (43) , English Teacher (30) , Paraprofessional (21) , Special Education Teacher (17) , Assistant Principal (14) , Educator (14) , Director (13) , Middle School Teacher (10) , Math Teacher (7) , Substitute Teacher (7) , Learning Specialist (6) , School Social Worker (6) , KIPP Teacher (5) , Operations Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at KIPP Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Kipp Memphis offers good pay" ((in 68 reviews)); "Awesome Place to Work with great staff" ((in 52 reviews)); "The people were great and we had community" ((in 51 reviews)); "Benefits are great" ((in 36 reviews)); "Salary is competitive" ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at KIPP Schools according to real employee reviews?

"hours are long and you are expected to be available to students after school hours." ((in 113 reviews)); "There is absolutely no work life balance and students are out of control with little to no discipline." ((in 74 reviews)); "early start and long hours" ((in 38 reviews)); "Very unorganized after new leadership." ((in 36 reviews)); "Lack of support in role, overwhelming, way too many students to social work ratio, long days" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about KIPP Schools layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about KIPP Schools layoffs and their outlook for job security at KIPP Schools in 2026.

What are the top reviewed KIPP Schools locations?

Houston , Atlanta , Newark , New York , Chicago , New Orleans , Nashville , Memphis , Jacksonville , Columbus , San Francisco , Washington , Denver , Camden , Saint Louis , Austin , Philadelphia , Charlotte , San Antonio , Los Angeles , Miami , Boston , Albany , Bronx , Baltimore , Dallas , Helena , San Jose , Indianapolis , Kansas City

KIPP Schools reviews

3.0

35% would recommend to a friend

(1,140 total reviews)

Shavar Jeffries

50% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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KIPP Schools has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,140 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The KIPP Schools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Jun 14, 2026

Rewarding mission but demanding workload and shifting priorities

Director of operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong mission-driven organization with passionate educators and staff. Opportunity to develop leadership, operations, and project management skills while working in a fast-paced environment. Exposure to cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and meaningful work that directly impacts students and families.

Cons

Workload can be demanding, particularly during peak operational periods. Priorities may shift quickly, requiring teams to adapt to changing needs and timelines. Maintaining work-life balance can be challenging depending on the school and time of year.

5.0

Jun 11, 2026

Great place to work!

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loved it here. Best job ever. Very mission focused. Great people.

Cons

No cons here. Truly great place to work.

3.0

Jun 5, 2026

Great benefits but lack of autonomy and balance

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. Schools are focused on kids thriving.

Cons

No work-life balance. No sense of autonomy as a teacher. Felt pressured to follow a curriculum I didn’t always agree with. Lots of pressure.

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Jobs at KIPP Schools

[2026-2027] Associate Teacher

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Great benefits but lack of autonomy and balance

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