Assistant Head of Schools
St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts•St. Louis, MO
•$70,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Deputy Head of Schools is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient, compliant, and high-functioning operation of the school, while also supporting instructional leadership and stepping into the Head of Schools role when needed. This role is 90% operations-focused and 10% instructional/culture support, with full authority to act as Head of Schools in their absence. The Deputy Head of Schools ensures that all operational systems are aligned to support strong instruction, a positive school culture, and organizational sustainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
- 3–5+ years of experience in operations, administration, or school leadership
- Strong experience managing systems (HR, scheduling, compliance, or operations)
- Systems thinking and operational leadership
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
- Data-driven and detail-oriented
- Commitment to equity and student success
- Principal Certification (or eligible)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in charter schools or urban education
- Exposure to instructional leadership or teaching experience
- Familiarity with DESE or similar regulatory environments
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of school operations including scheduling, compliance, HR systems, payroll coordination, and facilities
- Ensure compliance with DESE, charter requirements, and applicable laws
- Oversee student systems (attendance, enrollment, records, reporting)
- Manage vendors, contracts, and operational budgets
- Supervise and coach operations and office staff
- Build systems that maximize instructional time and organizational efficiency
- Support school-wide culture, routines, and behavioral systems
- Align operations with instructional priorities
- Participate in leadership planning and problem-solving
- Assume full leadership when HOS is out
- Maintain school operations, culture, and communication
- Address urgent staff, student, and family matters
Benefits
- Starting salary of $70,000 + benefits
- High-impact leadership role
- Opportunity to serve as a key operational and strategic leader
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment
- Pathway to expanded leadership opportunities
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
