Director, School Operations at Bold Charter School

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

School Leadership, Operational Excellence, Team Development, Strategic Management, Stakeholder Communication, Accountability, Coaching, Goal Setting, Culture Building, Problem Solving, Performance Measurement, Relationship Building

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Bold is building world-class K-12 public schools that challenge and empower every student to excel in college and life. Beginning in Kindergarten, our students develop the intellectual mastery and empowering habits that will prepare them to succeed at the highest levels in all they pursue. We benchmark ourselves against indicators proven to predict success in college and beyond, and set rigorous standards for academic and personal development to ensure our graduates are prepared to compete and succeed alongside students from the top schools across the U.S. We set ambitious goals—more ambitious than most think possible—and as a team won’t settle until we achieve them. We align on priorities, measure progress, and evaluate our results openly to improve quickly. We own our impact, live our values, and focus intentionally on creating a culture that supports every student, family, and team member to achieve excellence. As we continue to build our flagship K-12 campus in the Bronx, and lay the foundation for growth, we are searching for extraordinary colleagues to join our team. Role & Responsibilities As the Director of School Operations at Bold, you will drive a culture of achievement that actualizes Bold’s vision for a world-class K-12 public education—preparing every student to succeed at the highest levels in college and beyond. You will join a team guided by the belief that building world-class schools depends on delivering operational excellence and lead a team to ensure that school operations are executed at the highest level across the organization. To help us achieve our vision, we are searching for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of school leadership experience in a high-performing K-12 setting. Ideal candidates will have a solutions-oriented mindset, the ability to coach teams to high levels of achievement, and a foundational belief that every child can succeed when we create a culture that holds everyone—team, students, and families— to high expectations. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and apply a deep understanding of Bold’s goals, vision, and values to build a culture of purpose and impact Lead and develop a high-performing school operations function to achieve ambitious results, ensuring high levels of collaboration, alignment, and support across the school Design and lead professional learning cycles that accelerate team development and impact Strategically manage priorities, communicating regularly and effectively with stakeholders, and demonstrating a high level of ownership and accountability Develop strong relationships that meaningfully invest team members in collaborating to achieve shared, ambitious outcomes Qualities of Bold Leadership Excellent performance on our team is defined by the competencies below, aligned to our Team Impact Rubric: Role Model: Exemplifies values, leads by example; operates within team structures; seeks out opportunities to support the team. Ownership & Responsibility: Takes active ownership for goals and responsibilities; monitors progress, provides proactive updates, and effectively adapts strategy to close gaps; demonstrates bias toward action; holds self and team accountable for achieving results. Strategic Thinking & Effectiveness: Translates goals into strategic action plans; effective at forward-planning and anticipating needs; addresses root causes to close gaps and follows through on implementation. Team Development: Consistently implements team development structures; coaches effectively by providing high-leverage, transferable, and timely opportunities for development aligned to root cause of gaps Communication: Communications are consistently clear and connected to goals and values; actively listens and asks clarifying questions to understand root causes; leverages team communication systems. Reflection & Self-Development: Reflects on personal and team strengths and growth areas, actively pursuing development opportunities for self and team. Qualifications 2+ years of school leadership experience in a high-performing K-12 setting, with a proven track record of success 2+ years of lead teaching/academic leadership experience preferred Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree in a related field preferred Start Date Flexible Compensation Bold Charter School offers highly competitive compensation, in the top range of comparable positions across New York City charter schools. The starting salary range for this position is $130-150,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer Bold Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

The Director of School Operations will drive a culture of achievement by ensuring school operations are executed at the highest level across the organization, aligning with the vision of preparing every student for success in college and beyond. This role involves leading and developing the school operations function to achieve ambitious results through high levels of collaboration and support.