Director of School Operations

Thank you for your interest in joining our Maureen Joy Charter School family!

*Please note, the application must be completed in one sitting, and your resume must be ready for submission upon applying. We look forward to receiving your application!

Maureen Joy is seeking a Director of School Operations for the 2024-25 school year.

The Opportunity:

Maureen Joy Charter School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead and oversee our operational teams, ensuring that our K-8 charter school operates smoothly and efficiently. This pivotal role includes the management of our Technology Director, Front Office Staff, Child Nutrition Staff, Maintenance Staff, Custodial Staff, School Nurse, Athletics, and Transportation Coordinator. If you're passionate about creating an exceptional educational environment through outstanding operational leadership, we invite you to apply.

Who You Are:

You are not just an educator; you are a visionary leader who embodies excellence, efficiency, and empathy for stakeholder experiences. With expertise in managing complex operations and a passion for educational excellence, you are adept at fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. You inspire your teams to achieve their best, driving operational excellence across all facets of our school.

What We Believe Good Directors of Operations Do Well:

We believe that exceptional Directors of Operations (DOOs) excel by creating and maintaining agile and responsive operational systems that not only meet the current needs of our school but also anticipate future challenges and opportunities, especially within the context of school redesign. They are skilled in fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and efficiency, ensuring that every operational aspect aligns with and supports our educational objectives and redesign goals.

How We Think This Role Will Work to Create a Robust Operations System:The Director of Operations will play a critical role in enhancing our school's operational systems by integrating strategic leadership with operational expertise. Through effective management and innovative strategies, this role will ensure that our operational infrastructure supports our mission of delivering exceptional education to our students.

• Bachelor's degree 
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Education Management, Education Leadership, or a related field preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management within an educational or similar setting preferred. 
• Proven experience leading diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of school or organizational system operations with the ability to adapt and evolve these areas to align with our school redesign goals.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster strong interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to develop and implement operational strategies that improve efficiency and effectiveness system-wide, particularly in the context of school redesign.

• A spirit of persistence and resilience with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Competencies in strategic planning, forecasting, team management, and operational efficiency.
• Data analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with staff, students, parents, and our community.
• The ability to creatively and efficaciously navigate challenges associated with school redesign.

• Lead and inspire a diverse team of operational staff to achieve excellence.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that not only support the school's educational goals but are also integral to our redesign efforts.
• Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations through innovation and technology, aligning with our redesign vision.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with educational leaders to ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for students.

• Oversee the development and management of the operational budget.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and school policies, with an eye towards flexibility and adaptability in our redesign process.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to support operational needs.
• Collaborate with the Principal to align operational strategies with financial planning and redesign priorities.
• Establish and maintain daily school operations (e.g., arrival and dismissal, attendance, meal service).
• Open Enrollment management and facilitation (e.g., managing and facilitating the full-cycle student recruitment process, managing the student enrollment process through Scribbles, manage and facilitate the student lottery).
• Oversee all internal and external events [e.g., field trips, visitors from external stakeholders, special events, formals, promotions, fundraisers parent events (I.e., conferences, winter and spring concerts, PTO meetings)].
• Coordinate of assemblage of the Student and Family Handbook.
• Facilitate and manage the inventory of school, office, and operations supplies.

• This is a full-time, 12-month position with competitive salary and benefits.
• Position may require occasional evening or weekend hours for meetings or events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and Senior Director of Leadership  and the Executive Director.
• We encourage our team to engage in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of best practices in educational operations.

Disclaimer:The job description provided above is intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected from employees in this position. It is not exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the role.

Maureen Joy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.