Operations Director
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Education / Teaching
Location: New York
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Follow your passion
Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.
Follow your passion
Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.
Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan, and are opening three new elementary schools in Queens for the 2025-26 school year. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children.
Deliver powerful results
To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Operations Director with a Bachelor's degree and 2-3+ years of high pressure operations leadership experience along with a proven record of leadership abilities and a relentlessly high excellence bar.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a 2-6 person team to ensure key operational outcomes by creating a culture of high expectations, candid feedback, and continuous improvement
- Develop systems for ensuring a world-class facility that meets Zeta's high expectations
- Create a safe and welcoming school environment for all students, staff, and families
- Continually strengthen relationships with Zeta community members, while proactively creating and disseminating essential school communications with a people-first mindset
- Uphold your team's compliance with Zeta's financial expectations, Department of Education expectations, and any alternative compliance expectations across the school
- Engage in short-term and long-term thinking on best operational systems, using data to shape every aspect of our school systems
Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta:
- We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students
- We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback
- We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them
- We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment
- We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details
- We are caring and put team over individual at all times
How does Zeta invest in you?
We offer great benefits:
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan;
Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings - Competitive compensation
- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!)
- 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and…
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