Founding Executive Director—Rooted School Las Vegas

Deadline: February 15, 2025. 5 PM PST

Over the next 5 years, the Rooted School Network will experience significant growth through its schools and non-academic programmatic offerings. As part of its growth plan, Rooted School Foundation will partner with a forward-thinking, high-capacity leader to replicate its nationally-recognized school model in Las Vegas, Nevada where Rooted School Foundation (RSF) received a multi-million dollar investment to expand.  As Founding Executive Director for Rooted School Las Vegas, you will be an instrumental agent of change in supporting the Rooted School Network’s (RSN) early development in Nevada. 

In your role, you will work directly with our Board Chair, Board of Directors, the CEO of RSF, and other members of our national team to lead Rooted School’s launch in Las Vegas, Nevada. Above all, you will help us determine how we will fulfill the Rooted Promise.

Core Values we Seek in Rooted teammates:

  • Mission-Driven Excellence

    • Passionate commitment to Rooted's mission of financial freedom through education

    • Consistently high standards of execution and achievement

    • Data-driven focus on measurable student outcomes

  • Growth Mindset

    • Radical transparency in naming challenges and seeking solutions

    • Open to feedback and willing to acknowledge when wrong

    • Continuous learner who stays current with best practices

  • Cultural Leadership

    • Deep commitment to equity and inclusion

    • Builds authentic relationships across differences

    • Creates culturally responsive learning environments

    • Uses trauma-informed and restorative practices

  • Entrepreneurial Drive

    • Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

    • Takes initiative and ownership of outcomes

    • Adaptable to change while maintaining focus on priorities

  • Student-Centered Innovation

    • Expertise in project-based and digital learning

    • Strong classroom management and relationship-building

    • Balances academic rigor with social-emotional support

Your 2025 - 2026 Priorities:

  • Drive Academic Excellence and Student Outcomes

    • Meet or exceed academic performance targets across all state assessments and internal metrics

    • Achieve 90%+ student attendance rate and <10% chronic absenteeism

    • Graduate 100% of seniors with college acceptance and/or industry certification

    • Establish data-driven instructional coaching cycle with 100% of teachers receiving weekly observations

    • Maintain 85%+ teacher satisfaction and retention

  • Build Strong School Culture and Community

    • Achieve 90%+ student retention year-over-year

    • Maintain 95% compliance with student code of conduct

    • Host monthly parent/family engagement events with 75%+ attendance

    • Establish active Industry Advisory Council with 10+ employer partners

    • Cultivate 5+ community partnerships for student internships/apprenticeships

  • Ensure Operational Excellence and Financial Health

    • Meet 100% of authorizer compliance requirements

    • Maintain clean financial audits with no material findings

    • Build 60+ days cash on hand by end of year

    • Achieve 95% student enrollment target

    • Stay within 3% variance of approved annual budget

  • Lead Strategic Growth and Innovation

    • Document and codify school model best practices

    • Create scalable systems for curriculum, assessment, and professional development

    • Establish employer partnerships for clean energy career pathways

    • Meet key milestones in Rooted School Foundation strategic plan

    • Secure funding commitments for years 2-3 sustainability

Compensation:

$85,000 - $95,000 in Year 1 with 50 students (July 2025 - June 2026) as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Your compensation will increase as the school grows to serve more students.

To Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, please email the following to our Application Review Committee at opportunities.rsf@rootedschool.org:

  1. Resume that tells the story of your impact (e.g. the more specific you are using numbers the better).

  2. Cover letter that includes answers to the prompts below:

    • Explain what prompted you to apply for this role at Rooted School and what interests you most about the opportunity to join our team.

    • Tell us about a time you had a measurable (i.e. quantitative) impact on a job or an organization.

    • Share your biggest area for growth (i.e. if you improved in this area, it would have a significant impact on your next professional chapter).

  3. At least three references who fit the profile below:

    • Someone who’s coached/managed you for at least one year.

    • Someone who you’ve coached/managed for at least one year.

    • Someone who you consider a peer, or lateral to you on a team you’ve been on for at least one year.