Director of Operations

Company Description

Location: KIPP Antioch Global Middle School

Salary: $88,000-112,000

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools 

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools and we are excited to open our doors to one additional school in August 2025 in response to strong community demand.

The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in these beliefs and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Director of Operations is the operational leader of the school and is critical to the successful and efficient running of KIPP Nashville schools. This role ensures the implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems that allow the Principal and Assistant Principals the opportunity to focus on students, families and instruction. The Director of Operations is an individual who embraces innovation and continuous improvement, is willing to get their hands dirty, and relishes the challenge of finding ways to work smarter. The Director of Operations will report to the Principal and regional Head of School Operations.

Responsibilities of the Director of Operations will include, but are not limited to:

Recruit and Enroll Students

• Ensure full enrollment of the school at all times 
• Refine and execute student recruitment plans including mailings, phone calls, events, etc.
• Refine and execute student enrollment plans 

Team Management

• Directly manage school operations team, operational interns, and volunteers
• Manage growth and development of operations team members 

School-Wide Operational Systems Management

• Work in close partnership with Principal and leadership team to ensure aligned procedures for school
• Refine and execute student attendance plan to meet school and regional goals
• Ensure accurate collection of daily student attendance in student information systems
• Ensure contact with late/absent students
• Design procedures for and manage daily student arrival and dismissal, including tardiness and early dismissal
• Design procedures for and assist families and visitors
• Ensure response to all incoming communication for school
• Manage regular external communications including behavior and academic reports, school newsletter, and notification of unexpected changes
• Ensure all staff and students have all supplies and materials needed to be successful

Finance

• Partner with the Principal to build and monitor school budget
• Obtain bids; make, receive, distribute, and track purchases
• Manage school credit cards including collecting/submitting receipts

Transportation and Food Services

• Oversee daily student bus transportation to and from school
• Coordinate school field lessons
• Serve as a liaison between school and transportation team, and serve as primary point of contact for bus issues
• Ensure meals are served on time and food services staff have the necessary tools
• Serve as a liaison between school and food services team, and serve as primary point of contact for any issues

Human Resources

• Serve as liaison between regional Talent Team and employees regarding onboarding, licensing, and any other issues 
• Manage entry/exit process for new/departing employees
• Design and oversee staff attendance and PTO tracking process

Physical Environment of School

• Ensure teachers have the necessary classroom tools they need
• Conduct campus audits
• Oversee maintenance of all school spaces
• Serve as liaison for student uniforms vendors and