SY 26-27 Middle School Director of Operations

School in the Square•New York, NY

10d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join School in the Square in reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood. A tuition-free public charter school, we were founded in 2016 on our "relationships first" philosophy: making sure that we engage, educate, and empower our students, families, and professional team members. We invite you to be a part of a 175+ team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on relationships-first collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills, and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time. Our Middle School at School in the Square opened its doors in Fall 2024 where we began creating opportunities and access for our students that go beyond the core content areas. Our middle school community provides students with educators who have great content expertise and passion for their content, while empowering them to have the autonomy and resources to get the job done in the most creative, effective, and fulfilling way possible. We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned Director of Operations to be the leader of the Middle School operations team. The Director of Operations is a key member of the school's leadership team, responsible for ensuring that the non-instructional aspects of school life run smoothly and effectively. The Director of Operations will lead core operational functions including facilities, food service, student transportation, safety, technology, procurement, budgeting support, and staff & family communication systems. This role allows school leaders and educators to focus on teaching and learning by providing high-quality operational support every day. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will ensure teachers, support staff, and school leaders have the resources they need to effectively and efficiently do their work.

Requirements

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
Minimum of 3 years of operations, project management, or leadership experience, preferably in a school setting

Responsibilities

Lead a 2 - 6 person team to 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
Oversee management of the Student Attendance System
Staff attendance management in collaboration with Principal
Manage the school budget
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
Manage school security guards
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