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The 2026 BES Fellowship for Founding School Leaders - Workforce Development Schools in Atlanta

BES Fellowship and School Leadership Opportunities
Location
Atlanta
Posted
1 month ago
Department
BES Fellowship
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum 8 years of professional experience
  • Instructional or instructional leadership experience required
  • At least 2 years managing and supervising adults in a PreK-12 setting required
  • Commitment to serving as a school leader in the proposed community for at least 10 years required
  • Ability to establish and activate local connections to support school enrollment
Nice to have
  • Master’s or Professional degree preferred
  • 2 years of school leadership experience preferred
  • Strong preference for candidates with at least 2-3 years of experience living or working in the proposed school region
  • Experience in career-connected learning and/or existing workforce partnerships preferred
What the job really is

The BES Fellowship for Founding School Leaders in Atlanta is a multi-year program designed for motivated leaders to train in founding and leading high-achieving schools. The fellowship includes an intensive training year focused on school design, leadership, and community engagement, followed by support in the planning and operational phases of establishing a new charter school. Fellows will engage with their communities and develop a clear vision for their schools while receiving ongoing coaching and development opportunities.

Benefits
  • $110,000 grant during the first year of the program
  • Healthcare grants available
  • Travel and accommodations for training and during school study travel
  • Technology support
  • Reimbursement for up to $5,000 in moving expenses
  • Up to $3,500 grants for school design expenses for Build Fellows
Things to weigh
  • Contract role with funding limited to the first year of the program
  • Fellowship training year runs from January 2027 through December 2027, which may affect the start date of the school
  • Authorization process timelines may extend beyond the fellowship period
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