Middle School Director of Operations

Join Our “Relationships-First” Team:                                

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. 

Why School In the Square?       

As a “relationships first” community, we... 

• Demonstrate care for colleagues, students and families,
• Commit to learning and growing together,
• Invest in relationship-building work,
• Support each other with competitive benefits including a 6% 401k match, 93% coverage of healthcare premiums, generous full company closures and PTO policies, and more!

Our Middle School Director of Operations:

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. 

Who You Are:

• 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

Director of Operations Key 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

What Can You Expect From Us

At S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual’s passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions and more, to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square provides ultra competitive salaries. Expected salary range for this role is $90,000 - $130,000, depending on experience, level of education, required certifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Additionally, we provide opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with 

• a 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• longevity bonus
• generous paid time off
• a supportive work environment. 

School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.