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Zeta Charter Schools · 1 month ago

Operations Director (2026-2027, Founding Flushing K-1 School)

Queens, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $145K/yr

Zeta is a charter school organization committed to providing a high-quality education and social-emotional development for its students. They are seeking an Operations Director for their new Flushing K-1 School, responsible for overseeing operational systems, safety, and financial compliance while leading a small operations team.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Be the Safety leader of your school, including developing and maintaining safety systems, safety training and culture, emergency response plans, and crisis management

Own the full operational vision and execution for the school, leading a 2–6 person operations team to deliver exceptional, reliable, and scalable systems through a culture of high expectations, clear accountability, and continuous improvement

Design, implement, and refine schoolwide operational systems – including arrival, lunch, recess, transitions, and dismissal – to ensure a seamless, safe, and joyful experience for students, staff, and families

Serve as the chief steward of a world-class facility, overseeing facilities management, vendor partnerships, emergency preparedness, and building-level relationships (e.g., landlord) to maintain a safe, compliant, and inspiring environment for learning

Ensure excellence in financial and compliance operations, including but not limited to credit card and invoice management, DOE billing, ACS and custody compliance, and adherence to all city, state, and federal requirements in partnership with Network Operations, Finance, and Advisory Teams

Lead technology operations for staff, students, and the building – ensuring tools and systems are functional, secure, and optimized for instructional and operational needs

Manage and develop the School Business Operations Team (SBOT) through coaching, performance management, and targeted professional development, ensuring the team consistently meets or exceeds Zeta’s operational goals

Own the school’s Zeta Operational Excellence (ZOE) Action Plan, analyzing data, driving monthly priorities, and ensuring strong communication and alignment with school leadership and network partners

Act as the primary liaison between the School Team and Network Operations, proactively surfacing needs, sharing insights, and ensuring smooth coordination on all non-academic school matters

Qualification

Operations LeadershipSafety ManagementFinancial OperationsMandarin SpeakingTeam ManagementCrisis ManagementData AnalysisCompliance KnowledgeContinuous ImprovementCommunication Skills