2026-2027 Operations Director

Job Description

Job Description

As a national thought leader in deeper learning, Harlem Village Academies is distinguished as the only charter school network in New York offering Montessori PreK and culminating in the International Baccalaureate . HVA is a community of PK-12 schools, a college support program, and a graduate school, the Deeper Learning Institute, where teachers earn a master's and certification.

The unique deeper learning model at HVA focuses on student independence, critical thinking, ethical leadership, intellectual curiosity, and intrinsic motivation. Serving 98% Black and Latino students, HVA consistently outperforms the district, city, and state by wide margins, and ranks at the very top of charter schools. 100% of HVA high school students earn admission to college each year, and 83% are the first in their families to attend college.

The Opportunity

The Operations Director will work closely with the Principal to support the success of the school and ensure that teachers and students can effectively focus on teaching and learning. The Operations Director will focus relentlessly on putting teachers' needs first by creating high-quality school operations systems and following through, down to the smallest details. He or she is a highly intelligent, driven individual with a warm character and exceptional integrity, and naturally thrives as part of a highly motivated, committed team.

Responsibilities

• "Own" all operations and logistical issues and systems, ensuring that the Principal can focus on instructional leadership
• Be a school culture leader with all members of the school community, including by planning events, building strong personal relationships, and leveraging relationships to work through challenges
• Plan and execute educational programs and activities such as Saturday School, field trips, special events, and other professional development and community activities, ensuring the proper resources are available and the programs run smoothly
• Mastermind school scheduling, to optimize the scheduling of class time and available facilities, both day-to-day and throughout the school year
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our neighboring school and surrounding community
• Create systems to ensure effective communication between staff, students, and families
• Lead a successful annual student recruitment process
• Manage relationships with key vendors and ensure effective systems for purchasing and maintaining supplies and materials
• Be the "first line of defense" on technology issues
• Manage non-personnel expenses and track school operating budget

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Organizational Culture

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies; have a positive mindset; a very strong work ethic; and an inner drive for excellence. The ideal candidate will thrive working within an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.