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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at KIPP Schools?

36% 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 3.1 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) , Director (13) , Educator (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 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 28 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 116 reviews)); "There is absolutely no work life balance and students are out of control with little to no discipline." ((in 73 reviews)); "Poor leadership!!!" ((in 38 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 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.

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KIPP Schools reviews

3.0

36% would recommend to a friend

(1,138 total reviews)

Shavar Jeffries

50% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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KIPP Schools has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,138 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

Feb 23, 2023

Review

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A rewarding job with plenty of satisfaction

Cons

None to share with for now

4.0

Jul 20, 2022

Fabulous!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very friendly and supportive company.

Cons

None that I am currently aware of.

4.0

Feb 26, 2022

Hard work, worth it

After school leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Impactful, established network, coaching, support

Cons

Long hours, challenging populations to work with

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Jobs at KIPP Schools

Part-Time Receptionist

[2024 - 2025] KIPP Gaston Elementary Daily Substitute

Gaston, NC

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Custodian (Helena)

Helena-West Helena, AR

$28K - $46K /yr

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Substitute Teacher (Helena)

Helena-West Helena, AR

$34K - $49K /yr

(Glassdoor est.)

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