Z Combinator Fellowship (SY26–27)
Quick answer
Zeta Charter Schools is hiring a hybrid Z Combinator Fellow (NYC-based in-person sessions with remote work) to support aspiring charter school founders in launching high-quality schools.
- Role
- Z Combinator Fellowship (SY26–27)
- Organization
- Zeta Charter Schools
- Location
- Remote / New York City, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Education & Training
- Apply by
- 2026-06-30
The role
The Z Combinator Fellowship is a seven-month program designed to support aspiring charter school founders in successfully launching and scaling high-quality schools. Fellows receive expert coaching, access to operational resources, and a cohort-based network to navigate the business, legal, and educational challenges of school creation. The program includes three in-person intensive sessions in New York City and two virtual sessions, covering topics such as budgeting, school culture, and fundraising. Participants emerge with a customized launch plan and ongoing access to a supportive alumni community.
What you'll do
- Participate in three intensive in-person sessions in NYC and two virtual sessions.
- Develop a comprehensive school launch project plan and academic scope and sequence.
- Create operational deliverables including a year-one budget and a hiring/staffing plan.
- Engage in 1:1 coaching and mentorship with successful school founders.
- Collaborate with a national cohort of charter school leaders.
What it takes
- At least 5 years of relevant professional and leadership experience.
- Proof of having applied for charter authorization prior to the start of the program.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-resourced student populations.
- Clear vision for instruction, school culture, and operational systems.
- Ability to demonstrate student enrollment strategy and community need.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Covers the cost of all lodging, food, transportation, and cohort outings throughout the three in-person sessions in New York City; includes program resources and access to an alumni network.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Z Combinator Fellowship remote or in-person?
The fellowship is hybrid; it consists of two virtual sessions and three in-person sessions held at Zeta Charter Schools in New York City.
What is the compensation for this fellowship?
The fellowship is offered at no cost to participants, and Zeta Charter Schools covers all expenses for lodging, food, and transportation during the in-person NYC sessions.
What are the core requirements to be eligible?
Applicants must have at least five years of professional leadership experience and must have already applied for charter authorization by the start of the program.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications open in February 2026 and are accepted on a rolling basis until the cohort is filled or until the final deadline of June 30, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Zeta Charter Schools's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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