SY 26-27 Middle School Associate Director of Operations
About The Position
School in the Square is seeking a dedicated, mission-aligned Associate Director of Operations for its Middle School, which opened in Fall 2024. This key member of the school's leadership team is responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operation of non-instructional aspects of school life. The role involves leading core operational functions such as student and staff technology, procurement, logistics for school-wide events, safety, and staff & family communication systems. The goal is to enable school leaders and educators to focus on teaching and learning by providing high-quality operational support. The Associate Director of Operations will report to the Director of Operations and collaborate with the School Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure staff have the necessary resources.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of operations, project management, or leadership experience within a school, preference for a middle school setting
- Fluent Spanish and English speaker required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- Belief in School in the Square’s mission, education model and core values
- Proficiency in the Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Impeccable organizational and time management skills
- Strong sense of urgency
- Keen eye for detail
- Bachelor's Degree
Nice To Haves
- Preference for experience in a middle school setting
Responsibilities
- Ensure key operational outcomes with a culture of high expectations, clear feedback and continuous improvement
- Develop systems that ensure the facilities and its operations meet standards of operational excellence
- Support the management of the Student Attendance System
- Coordinate and implement safety policies
- Oversee the logistics of school-wide events: field trips, family events, first day of school
- Curriculum and Assessment ordering and logistics
- Oversee the student report card process
- Oversee general aesthetic expectations of the school (bulletin boards, classrooms, signage etc.) creating a welcoming environment for all students, staff and families
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Strong benefits program
- 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
- 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
- Longevity bonus
- Generous paid time off
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunities for supplemental compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
