Director of School Operations

Join the team at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from historically underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth as pedagogical experts and community leaders.

The Director of Operations plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functioning of our educational community for one of TEP’s three school campuses. This dynamic leadership position demands a deep passion for operational excellence, community development, and a commitment to fostering a positive environment for both staff and students. The Director of School Operations role is for an equity-driven individual who strongly believes in TEP’s revolutionary approach to providing an excellent educational experience to underserved communities.

• Operational Capacity Building:
  Lead the evolution of the school's current and long-term operational strategy through oversight of all non-instructional operations.
• Daily Operations Oversight:
  Manage the day-to-day operations to ensure the smooth functioning of the school.
• Leadership
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate with school leaders around strategic thinking to implement and innovate school operational goals that enhance the quality educational services for students and families.
• Community Engagement:
  Collaborate with school leaders to build and maintain strong relationships within the school community, fostering an inclusive environment aligned with TEP's commitment to equity.
• Assessment Coordination:
  Manage the coordination of logistics related to New York State Assessments, ensuring seamless execution of state testing procedures.
• Data Systems Management:
  Oversee the administration of data systems, including TEP’s Student Information System and ATS, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data management processes.
• Student Recruitment and Enrollment:
  Drive student recruitment and enrollment initiatives, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain optimal student population.
• Student Transportation Oversight:
  Manage student transportation logistics, encompassing yellow bus services and Metro Cards, while maintaining a positive relationship with DOE’s Office of Pupil Transportation.
• Technology Support Vendor Liaison:
  Serve as TEP’s primary liaison with all technology vendors, ensuring effective communication and coordination for technology support services.
• School Food Program:
  Collaborate with TEP's Food Services Team to ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and timely distribution of meals for all students.
• Student Health:
  Serve as TEP’s primary contact for our school nurse and the Office of School Health, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Event Planning and Management:
  Plan and manage school events, including the direct logistics of school ceremonies, special events, and field trips.

• Operational Excellence:
  Influence a culture of operational excellence and collaboration across the organization, fostering a solutions-oriented approach.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Provide guidance and training for the school operations team by providing constructive feedback, ensuring a well-equipped and capable team to handle operational responsibilities.
• Customer Service Culture:
  Cultivate a culture of customer service and solutions-oriented support for students, families, staff, and visitors, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all stakeholders.

• Leadership Experience in Operations:
  Bring a minimum of 5+ years of impactful management experience in operational roles.
• Project Management Expertise:
  Strong project management and supervisory experience required; displays the ability to manage strategic operations and influence direct and indirect reports
• Operational Excellence:
  Energized by the prospect of managing school operations projects and initiatives, while…