Job Application for Leader, AI Enablement at Success Academy Charter School

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 57 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

As the fastest-growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York State, Success Academy is reimagining K-12 public education. Nationally recognized for our innovative, whole-child school model and outstanding academic results, Success Academy educators are empowering children from all backgrounds with the knowledge, skills, and self-belief to succeed in college and in life. We now need a results-driven Head, AI Enablement to join our Technology team.

Department

The Technology Division at Success Academy is the chief provider of technology infrastructure, application services, security, analytics, and support. The Division partners with teams across the organization to equip students, teachers, leaders, and staff with the innovative technology tools and know-how necessary to achieve academic and operational excellence.

We are seeking a Leader, AI Enablement to spearhead AI-driven initiatives in a lean, high-impact team. This role is essential in bridging the gap between school system needs and AI solutions, ensuring the successful evaluation, implementation, and deployment of AI technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, understands the AI/ML ecosystem, and can evaluate AI tools across AWS, GCP, and open-source platforms. Additionally, they should be an exceptional communicator and strategic consultant, capable of translating AI’s potential into real-world applications for non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in AI product management, AI strategy, or technical consulting.
Strong understanding of AI/ML fundamentals, including NLP, LLMs, and predictive analytics.
Proven ability to evaluate and select AI tools while considering feasibility, cost, and ethical implications.
Exceptional communication skills—able to distill complex AI concepts into simple, actionable insights.
Experience working with education technology (EdTech), school systems, or public sector organizations is a plus.
Ability to manage up and influence executive leadership without direct authority.
Comfort navigating a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment with high impact.

Responsibilities

Define and execute an AI roadmap that aligns with the education sector’s needs.
Work with all functions to identify high value opportunities to use AI
Identify opportunities where AI/ML can enhance student learning, administrative efficiency, and decision-making.
Own the end-to-end AI product lifecycle, from problem identification to solution deployment.

Research, assess, and integrate existing AI tools that fit the organization’s needs.
Balance build vs. buy decisions and ensure the adoption of scalable, ethical AI solutions.

Research, assess, and integrate existing AI/ML tools, balancing build vs. buy decisions.
Strong understanding of Google Cloud AI tools (Vertex AI, AutoML, BigQuery ML, Document AI, and Generative AI APIs).
Knowledge of open-source AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, Hugging Face, LlamaIndex).
Ensure responsible AI use, bias mitigation, and compliance with data privacy laws (FERPA, GDPR, etc.).
Act as a trusted advisor to executives, school administrators, and non-technical stakeholders.
Present AI concepts, project updates, and business impacts in a clear and compelling manner.
Translate technical AI capabilities into practical use cases that drive adoption.
Work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and education experts to ensure AI solutions are user-centric.
Advocate for AI literacy within the organization and help stakeholders understand its potential and limitations.
Lead discussions on AI ethics, data privacy, and responsible AI use in education.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Compensation Range

$200,000 - $250,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Privacy Policy:

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our Privacy Policy.

Current Success Academies Employees:

Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse.

You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at our Working Here page.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Success Academy Charter School? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

First Name

Last Name

Preferred First Name

Phone

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

School

Select...

Degree

Select...

Discipline

Select...

Start date year

End date year

Street Address 1

Street Address 2

City

State

Select...

Zip Code

Country

Select...

LinkedIn Profile

Website

Have you completed your Bachelor's Degree?

Select...

If Yes, please identify your cumulative undergraduate GPA

Have you previously worked for Success Academy Charter Schools?

Select...

If Yes, what was your Work Email Address?

How did you hear about us?

Select...

Success Academy Careers Site
Meta
Instagram
TikTok
LinkedIn
Google Search
University Event
Handshake
12Twenty
Symplicity
Indeed
Referral
Military/Veteran Site
ZipRecruiter
Education Careers Site

If Referral, please provide the individual's name.

Are you an SA Alum?

Select...

Please list your school name.

Are you a parent to an SA Scholar?

Select...

Do you have a family or close personal relationship with anyone in the Success Academy Charter Schools' community (includes employees, students, and students' families)?

Select...

If Yes, please provide the individual's name.

What are your salary expectations for a new position?

Earliest Start Month

Select...

Are you authorized to work in the United States?

Select...

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status in order to work for Success Academy Charter Schools? Before your employment begins, we will have to obtain verification of your authorization to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory verification of this professional requirement.

Select...

Do you foresee any conflicts with fulfilling the requirements of a full-time position due to school or other commitments?

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Success Academy Charter School’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Gender

Select...

Are you Hispanic/Latino?

Select...

Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Veteran Status

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305

Page 1 of 1

OMB Control Number 1250-0005

Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury

Disability Status

Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

Leader, AI Enablement

Apply for this job

Voluntary Self-Identification

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability