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Director of Operations Fellow
Uncommon Schools
Boston, USA
Full-time
Director · 1+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 4 days ago
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Benefits
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
- Financial Planning
- Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System
- 403(b) retirement savings program
- Transit Commuter Benefit with employer subsidy toward eligible transit expenses
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
- A detailed list of all SY 26-27 benefits is located HERE.
- At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
- As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].
- 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 benchmark s, reflecting our dedication to their success. 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!
Qualifications
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools;
- Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school;
- Ability to strategically manage and prioritize time and tasks effectively to fully meet the needs of their school, with a lens towards systems thinking;
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed;
- Comfort with managing ambiguous situations and moving to clarity/solution;
- Ability to learn something new and/or “do what it takes” to ensure the school receives high-quality operations despite obstacles;
- Proactive, strategic problem-solver who is able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, often while balancing competing priorities;
- High-quality communication and relationship-building skills with multiple partners including teachers, students, families, vendors, and colleagues;
- Ability to have difficult conversations in a respectful manner;
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Access;
- Dedication to self-reflection and continual professional growth; approaches every experience as a chance to learn and grow and understands that introspection and the outward expression of that learning is essential to leadership;
- School-based or other educational experience preferred;
- Experience managing others preferred;
- Required experience: 4 or more years of work experience; At least 1 year of experience in operations leadership (experience in K-12 school operations is preferred) At least 1 year of experience coaching, leading, and/or managing others (e.g., Special Projects Manager, Associate Director of Operations, Instructional Leader, or other equivalent experience); Project planning experience, with proven ability to see large projects through to completion; A Bachelor’s degree.
- 4 or more years of work experience;
- At least 1 year of experience in operations leadership (experience in K-12 school operations is preferred)
- At least 1 year of experience coaching, leading, and/or managing others (e.g., Special Projects Manager, Associate Director of Operations, Instructional Leader, or other equivalent experience);
- Project planning experience, with proven ability to see large projects through to completion;
- A Bachelor’s degree.
About Uncommon Schools
K-12 Education2822 employeesFounded 1997
Nonprofit charter management organization operating public K–12 schools for students from low-income communities.
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