Operations Director

job title: operations director

reports to: superintendent / head of school

location: melbourne, fl

job type: full-time, exempt (salary)

work schedule: monday – friday, 8:30 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. (evening or weekend availability as needed for school functions)

work environment: on-site, school campus

the operations director serves as the primary operations and compliance leader responsible for the school’s day-to-day administrative effectiveness. This position ensures all departments, systems, policies, and procedures operate in alignment with parkhurst academy’s mission, values, and strategic direction. The operations director leads teams, coordinates business and human resource operations, and serves as a steward of organizational culture and operational excellence. The operations director reports directly to the superintendent (head of school) and is accountable for ensuring the institution operates as a well-integrated, mission-driven organization.

This is primarily an internal-facing leadership role; day-to-day interaction with families and students is secondary to the management of staff and institutional operations.

parkhurst academy is an independent, multi-denominational k5–12 christian school founded in 1984. As a religious institution operating in partnership with its affiliated church entity, parkhurst academy reserves the right to make employment decisions on the basis of religion in accordance with title vii of the civil rights act of 1964. All employees are expected to model christian character and integrate faith into their professional conduct.

• profess a personal faith in jesus christ as lord and savior.
• be an active, committed member of a local christian church whose beliefs are consistent with historic christian orthodoxy.
• be in wholehearted agreement with the school’s statement of faith and philosophy of christian education.
• model and uphold biblical standards of conduct and character at all times on and off campus.
• demonstrate character qualities of integrity, servant leadership, humility, wisdom, self-control, compassion, and faithfulness.
• support the integration of christian values throughout all school operations, culture, and policy.
• participate in devotional activities, chapel services, prayer, and other faith-based school functions.

• coordinate and support all administrative functions of the academy, ensuring continuity, consistency, and accountability across departments.
• support the superintendent in carrying out the institutional goals and direction of the school.
• ensure all departments, programs, and daily operations function with efficiency, accountability, and mission alignment.
• develop, implement, and evaluate organizational systems, workflows, and operational standards across the school.
• act as a point of continuity between the superintendent and operational staff, facilitating communication and follow-through in the superintendent’s absence.

• directly supervise all directors and teacher leads; conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and professional development activities.
• establish clear performance expectations, accountability structures, and feedback mechanisms for supervised staff.
• coordinate cross-departmental communication and collaboration to ensure alignment across all school teams.
• foster a positive, professional, and christ-centered workplace culture.
• support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of high-quality staff.

• draft, revise, and maintain all institutional policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with florida law, accreditation standards, and board directives.
• develop and maintain staff, faculty, and student handbooks; coordinate annual reviews and updates.
• monitor compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing private k–12 schools in florida.
• establish procedures to ensure consistent enforcement of school policies at all levels.
• serve as a resource to staff on proper application of school policies and regulatory requirements.

• oversee all human…