Director of Campus Operations - YES Prep Hobby Elementary (Immediate Opening)

Job Description

POSITION: Elementary Director of Campus Operations

REPORTS TO: Director of School Operations

POSITION TYPE: 12-month

START DATE: Immediate

COMPENSATION: Starting at $71, 500 annually

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture. 

Some quick stats about us:

• 21,650 Students
• 2,600 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 12 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 85% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report
   

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options  within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population.

The Role

The Director of Campus Operations (DCO) is the operational leader of the campus responsible for ensuring daily safety, predictability, readiness, and exceptional experiences for students, staff, and families. The DCO develops campus operations staff, improves systems, anticipates campus needs, and serves as a key member of the leadership team.

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and primary responsibilities will include:

Campus Operations Leadership & Daily Systems Execution

• Lead daily execution of all operational systems (arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, transitions, emergency routines).
• Conduct daily readiness sweeps to ensure the campus environment is organized, clean, and welcoming.
• Implement preventative solutions and anticipate operational issues before they occur.
• Ensure operational systems support instructional time and staff experience.

Attendance, ADA Accuracy & Enrollment Support

• Maintain ADA accuracy at 98–99%+ through daily monitoring and corrections.
• Lead absence-calling routines and ensure documentation follows district expectations.
• Partner with registrar and OC to reduce chronic absenteeism.
• Support enrollment, onboarding, residency verification, and documentation compliance.

Safety, Security, & Emergency Management

• Maintain 100% compliance in safety drills, custody documentation, and emergency protocols.
• Train staff on escort procedures, elopement response, building security, and emergency expectations.
• Respond to small-scale incidents with calm, professional leadership.
• Proactively identify and correct safety risks.

Facilities, Grounds, & Environmental Readiness

• Conduct ongoing walkthroughs using district readiness rubrics.
• Partner with custodial, Facilities, and vendors to resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure testing, BOY, and EOY readiness for all instructional and operational spaces.

People Leadership: OC, Registrar, Receptionist

• Conducts weekly coaching conversations with the OC, Registrar, and Receptionist focused on execution q