IRT is changing the composition of the nation’s school systems in order to build a more diverse cadre of teachers, school leaders, and professors who will elevate the quality, expand the scope, and enrich education at every level.

Despite best intentions and numerous efforts, America’s educational system lacks an adequately diverse pool of talented and passionate individuals who seek careers in education and who reflect the diversity of its students.  IRT recruits talented, high potential college seniors and graduates to its fellowship program who aspire to become teachers, principals, and administrators in public and private K-12 education, as well as professors and deans at colleges and universities.

IRT is at an exciting moment in the program’s trajectory.  Building off the success of the past chapter of leadership, the next Executive Director (“ED”) will provide strategic and innovative leadership to guide the organization toward increasing impact with Fellows, staff, institutional partners, donors, educators and beyond. The ED will focus on increasing the organization’s visibility and impact, fundraising, operational effectiveness and core mission delivery.

Ideal Candidates

We are particularly interested in candidates with the following professional and personal qualities, skills and experience:

Additional information on IRT and the role can be found here.  To suggest potential candidates, please contact Anne & Alison at koyachicago@koyapartners.com.  Potential candidates can express interest in the role by clicking here.