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 69 reviews)); "Awesome Place to Work with great staff" ((in 53 reviews)); "The people were great and we had community" ((in 52 reviews)); "Benefits are great" ((in 39 reviews)); "Salary was good but not worth it" ((in 29 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 112 reviews)); "There is absolutely no work life balance and students are out of control with little to no discipline." ((in 75 reviews)); "early start and long hours" ((in 38 reviews)); "Very unorganized after new leadership." ((in 35 reviews)); "Lack of support in role, overwhelming, way too many students to social work ratio, long days" ((in 12 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?

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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

Mar 6, 2013

High turnover, make a difference

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Connection to an inspiring movement, ability to make a difference. Many opportunities to learn about education reform, and understand the landscape. KIPP is a premier brand for resume.

Cons

Disconnection to teachers and on the ground reality. Sometimes there is red tape and you wonder if the work you are doing is removing obstacles for teachers and principals, or enhancing their work.

4.0

Mar 3, 2013

Fast paced, results driven organization

Development associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Very mission-oriented. - Proven to be impactful in the communities it serves. If you want to work at an ed org that is at the forefront of ed reform, then KIPP is a good fit. - Generally very friendly, talented people.

Cons

- Not much leeway for career growth for entry-level/associate positions. - Professional development is lacking (as it is in most nonprofits).

3.0

Feb 28, 2013

Good in Academics but discipline is inhumane and military-like for elementary

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is allot of parent involvement which enables positive performance academically.

Cons

Hours are too long for an elementary child (7:45am-4:00pm). Discipline on children this age range is way too rigid. Lack of physical activity. Children have only two 20 minute breaks if lucky. There is documented evidence that proves these 20 minutes of playtime is less. Many children are deprived of recess as disciplinary punishment. There is no PE. This is not healthy for children. Management is very close-minded and unprofessional. When an issue or concern comes up they always say the same thing "this is a school of choice" "KIPP will not change any policies". In other words "these are our rules take it or leave". They almost seem robot-like as if they have been programmed. Needless to say, after an issue is brought up to leadership, they will not be as friendly as before. Very unprofessional.

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Jobs at KIPP Schools

[2026-2027] Associate Teacher

Part-Time Receptionist

Helena-West Helena, AR

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