Founding Director of Operations in Residence

About BRICK

BRICK (Building Resilient, Intelligent, Creative Kids) is a nonprofit committed to transforming lives through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and careers. Rooted in the strength of Black and Brown communities, BRICK creates networks of opportunity that ensure families can thrive. Our core values—Identity, Commitment, Curiosity, Achievement, Respect, Empathy, and Community Rootedness—shape how we serve children and families.

Joining BRICK Networks is a great opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial organization.

• High support from network operations, finance, compliance, talent, and IT teams.
• Access to professional development, coaching, and network‑wide learning communities.
• Opportunities to design founding systems, influence culture, and innovate.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• As a founding member, you will play a significant role in building the foundation of BRICK in the region.

BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre‑cradle‑to‑career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy.

BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity.

BRICK currently operates a successful region in Newark, New Jersey and Buffalo, NY and is excited to expand to Rochester, NY. The BRICK Rochester Academy Charter School is scheduled to open in August of 2026 to students in kindergarten and first grade. We are recruiting founding team members who are committed to proving what is possible for students and families in Rochester.

BEN’s unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world‑class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high‑quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.

The Director of Operations (DoO) is responsible for leading all aspects of building and maintaining excellent school infrastructure and operational systems to support world‑class instruction. The DoO works alongside the principal as a key thought partner to ensure the school meets operational, social‑emotional, and instructional goals. The DoO also collaborates with BRICK’s network office to design, refine, and implement effective and scalable operational systems.

This role requires strong project management skills, leadership experience, and deep alignment with BRICK’s mission.

The Director of Operations in Residence is a full‑time leadership role. The individual assumes the full scope and responsibilities of a DoO while participating in a structured residency experience. After successful completion of the residency, the DoO‑IR will transition into the Director of Operations role with full ownership of school operations as a key member of the school leadership team.

• Budget and Finance
• Collaborate with the school leadership team and BEN’s central finance team to develop and manage the school’s budget.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, submitting them to BEN’s central finance team for processing. Ensure strict adherence to the school’s fiscal policy and procedures, actively participating in the annual financial audit process by providing necessary documentation.
• Manage the school’s purchasing process, from placing orders with vendors to tracking deliveries and maintaining inventory.
• School Operations
• Coordinate school‑wide events such as Back‑to‑School Nights, Parent‑Teacher Conferences, etc.
• Coordinate the preparation of the campus for the start‑up or new school year, including ordering furniture, equipment, and classroom supplies, and…