Director of School Operations

Director of School Operations (Temporary)

Duration: 3–4 Month Assignment (Medical Leave Coverage)
Schedule: Full-Time
Start: Immediate

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of School Operations to serve as the senior operational leader and strategic partner to the Principal during a temporary leave period. This role ensures the seamless day‑to‑day functioning of the school by leading administration, safety, facilities, enrollment operations, and family engagement.

You will serve as the operational backbone of the school - ensuring students, families, and staff have a safe, efficient, and well‑run learning environment.

• Serve as strategic thought partner and operational lead alongside the Principal
• Own school‑wide operational KPIs including finance, safety, attendance, and facilities
• Lead and develop the school operations team, including student services and office staff
• Drive performance management, coaching, and professional development

• Oversee enrollment, transfers, records, and student data systems
• Lead family engagement for prospective and newly admitted families
• Partner on recruitment and matriculation strategy

• Direct school safety programs, emergency preparedness, and compliance
• Oversee facilities operations, repairs, custodial services, and site standards
• Ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff

• Lead daily administrative operations across custodial, food, health, and transportation services
• Oversee technology infrastructure in partnership with IT
• Direct school readiness planning for each academic year

• Serve as a primary point of contact for family communication and issue resolution
• Lead planning of major school events, ceremonies, and community programs

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred
• 3+ years of operations leadership experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams and operational systems

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.