School Operations Manager | Elementary School

Position Title
:
School Operations Manager | Elementary School

Location
:
New Haven, CT

Reports To
:
School Principal

Employment Type
:
Full-time, Exempt

Start Date
:
Immediate Hire (SY26-27)

Salary Range
: $50,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience.

Booker T. Washington Academies (BTWA) in New Haven, CT, serves K–4 scholars at its Elementary campus and grades 5–8 at its Middle School campus. Founded in 2014 around Booker T. Washington’s credo—“Excellence is doing common things in uncommon ways”—BTWA balances a rigorous academic program with the cultivation of morals, character, self‑discipline, responsibility for one’s actions, lifestyle, work ethic, and educational uplift.

Scholars develop proficiency in reading, writing, critical thinking, discussion, and problem‑solving to meet college and career goals, while embracing and demonstrating the morals, character, self‑discipline, and work ethic to be leaders in life and community.

Booker T. Washington Academy (BTWA) is seeking an Operations Manager who brings steadiness, care, and a strong systems‑building mindset to our Elementary School campus. The Operations Manager ensures that our K–4 building runs smoothly each day — creating the organized, welcoming, and predictable environment that allows excellent teaching and joyful learning to flourish.

As a key member of the BTWA ES team, the Operations Manager oversees the daily operational, administrative, and logistical systems that make a high‑functioning school possible. Reporting to the Elementary School Principal, and working very closely with both the school leadership and Elevate executive leadership teams, this operations leader manages front‑office operations, facilities coordination, student data systems, compliance, vendor relationships, and family communications.

The role is central to maintaining a warm, efficient, and values‑aligned school environment that supports students, staff, and families.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful operator who anticipates needs, solves problems before they escalat, and takes pride in creating a school experience where children feel safe and cared for and teachers can focus fully on instruction. This role is perfect for someone who understands how much the “unseen” work of operations shapes the daily experience of a K–4 campus — and who is energized by making complex logistics feel seamless.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational professional who wants to contribute to a high‑performing, mission‑driven school community and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in New Haven.

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As the next Operations Manager at BTWA ES, you will be primarily responsible for:

• Oversee day‑to‑day school operations to ensure all systems, materials, and facilities are prepared for smooth school functioning.
• Manage procurement, inventory, and vendor coordination, including food service, transportation, custodial, and technology providers.
• Coordinate arrival, dismissal, and bus logistics in partnership with the district transportation office, ensuring safe and efficient routines for K–4 students.
• Maintain student records and school data systems (attendance, registration, compliance reporting) with accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness.

• Serve as a key administrative partner to the Elementary School Principal, coordinating calendars, meetings, logistics, and communications.
• Draft and distribute clear, accessible communications to staff and families; support translation and outreach needs to ensure inclusivity.
• Provide exceptional frontline service for families and visitors, ensuring the front office is welcoming, professional, and aligned to BTWA’s values.
• Supervise and support front‑office staff, delegating tasks to ensure efficient and high‑quality office operations.

• Ensure the school building is clean, safe, and functional each day; coordinate maintenance needs and track work orders with vendors and district partners.
• Implement and maintain operational…