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 62 reviews)); "Awesome Place to Work with great staff" ((in 50 reviews)); "The people were great and we had community" ((in 50 reviews)); "Benefits are great" ((in 38 reviews)); "Salary is competitive" ((in 31 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 110 reviews)); "There is absolutely no work life balance and students are out of control with little to no discipline." ((in 76 reviews)); "Poor leadership!!!" ((in 36 reviews)); "early start and long hours" ((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

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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

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.3

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

May 28, 2014

Good place~

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good job, kind of performance pay, opportunity for quick leadership, travel if you would like.

Cons

long hours, kids sometimes are difficult (that comes with any environment that one would teach in), administration at times, compensation

1.0

May 27, 2014

Pedagogy cult

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compared to other schools the salary is outstanding.

Cons

There is no work life balance. You are forced to be more a drill sergeant than teacher. The whole work hard, be nice motto only applies to how KIPP admininstrators treat their own. Thanks to wicked bond they have with Teach For America too many KIPP teachers, deans and principals aren't even certified by the Department of Education to do their job. So that means you most likely have to answered to an unqualifed, uncertified novice who knows little about their craft or the kids of New Orleans.

4.0

May 26, 2014

KIPP Houston lives up to it's mission: Closing the achievement gap by getting students to and through college.

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Small schools allowing teachers to build strong relationships with students and stakeholders. Teachers are allowed to make decisions regarding classroom instruction.

Cons

The mission is powerful and the demand is great so at times, the time requirement is demanding and it is challenging to truly create a work life balance.

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Jobs at KIPP Schools

Part-Time Bus Monitor

[2026-2027] Part Time Secondary Building Aide

Part-Time Receptionist

Director of People Analytics

Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 School Year