Pre-K Associate Director of Operations

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. With over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color, we exemplify diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

At Uncommon Schools, we know running exceptional schools takes more than great
instruction—it also takes exemplary operations! Uncommon Schools' operations leaders work
passionately to ensure that our faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement. We
design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of our school community. As
service-oriented leaders, we tackle problems, share standard methodologies across campuses,
and respond to urgent needs. We partner to build an academic and cultural environment that
supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every student will earn a college degree.

The Pre-Kindergarten (PK) Associate Director of Operations (ADOO) is a member of the PK
Site Leadership Team at Uncommon Crown Heights Pre-K and leads the day-to-day operations
of the school. The ADOO will partner on many school leadership initiatives with the school’s
PK Dean and will report directly to the Regional Superintendent of Operations (RSO). Specific
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the school;
• Ensuring the school remains fully enrolled and that Pre-K students persist to our Uncommon elementary schools;
• Serving as main point of contact for all operational needs, including maintaining student and staff policies;
• Participating actively on the School Leadership Team;
• Managing 1-2 operations staff members and overseeing the successful implementation of their workstreams (e.g., attendance, purchasing, invoice processing, enrollment, PK to Kindergarten Persistence, student and family events);
• Developing and managing daily systems and schedules;
• Ensures school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, teacher and staff certifications, and Pre-Kindergarten and Uncommon workplace regulations;
• Owning facilities management to ensure facilities are safe, well-maintained, and meet the needs of students and faculty;
• Any additional responsibilities identified by the RSO or school needs, including but not limited to coordinating with other Uncommon Pre-K sites.

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization;
• Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school;
• Strong critical thinking skills;
• Demonstrated grit and personal responsibility;
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively, in order to continuously improve school operations;
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills with multiple partners including teachers, students, families, vendors, and colleagues;
• Ability to have difficult conversations in a respectful manner;
• Dedication to continual professional growth
• Strong organizational skills; careful attention to detail and follow-through;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed;
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
• Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional attitude in the face of challenging demands and external pressures;
• School-based or other educational experience preferred;
• Experience managing others preferred;
• Previous Pre-Kindergarten experience preferred;

Required experience:

• 4 or more years of work experience;
• Project planning experience, with proven ability to see large projects through to completion;
• A Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compen