Director of Operations at Rooted School Inc

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Management, Project Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Budget Management, Vendor Management, Compliance, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, School Operations, Facilities Management, Recruitment, Technology Infrastructure, Family Engagement, Community Engagement, Safety Compliance

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description The Director of Operations will work alongside the Principal, partnering to ensure our students receive an exemplary education. This leader is responsible for building and managing the systems that make the school run smoothly—so teachers can teach and students can thrive. The Director of Operations leads all non-instructional operations including facilities, scheduling, food and transportation services, compliance, student information systems, payroll, benefits, and vendor management. This role also supports student recruitment efforts and plays an active role in shaping a joyful, safe, and high-expectations school culture. We want teammates who demonstrate a passion for and commitment to Rooted's mission • We want teammates who have an unwavering commitment to radical transparency and radical open-mindedness (that, regardless of how much you know about something, you could be wrong) • We want teammates who thrive in a startup environment (mainly comfort with change and ambiguity, strong initiative) • We want teammates who have at least three years' experience in operations with a track record of outstanding results. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Operations Leadership The Director of Operations will: Lead all aspects of school operations, including: Facilities and building management Food services Transportation services School schedules and student rosters Student information systems and databases Visitor management and front office systems Payroll, benefits, and staff onboarding/offboarding Manage operations staff and ensure the smooth operation of the main office Ensure school-wide compliance with: Health and safety laws Charter contracts State education mandates Teacher certification requirements Federal and state workplace regulations Lead student recruitment operations to ensure enrollment and fiscal solvency Ensure a fully functioning technology infrastructure in collaboration with vendors and internal partners Create and oversee the school budget, finances, purchasing, and vendor relationships Use data to identify problems, improve systems, and strengthen operational effectiveness School Culture Build systems that support a joyful, safe, and rigorous school culture Support the Principal in fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations Ensure that operations and systems reinforce student dignity, belonging, and high expectations Family & Community Engagement The Director of Operations will: Communicate regularly with families about: School policies and procedures Trips, events, and logistics Student performance updates (as needed and in partnership with school leadership) Build and foster relationships with community leaders and organizations Maintain a robust and up-to-date database of community partners and organizations Requirements Required: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of operations experience (school-based experience strongly preferred) Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfort using data systems, spreadsheets, and school operations tools Proven ability to lead systems, people, and vendors effectively Preferred: Experience working in schools, nonprofits, or startups Familiarity with charter school compliance requirements Experience managing budgets, payroll, or HR-related operations

Responsibilities

The Director of Operations leads all non-instructional operations to ensure the school runs smoothly, allowing teachers to teach and students to thrive. This includes managing facilities, scheduling, food services, compliance, and supporting student recruitment efforts.