Director of Operations in Residence

  • Full-time
  • Start Date: Next year opening
  • Department: School Leadership

Company Description

KIPP Nashville is a network of high-performing public schools that has been committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nation-wide and supports students to college graduation through our KIPP Through College program.
 
KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. 94% of our 2020 alumni graduated high school with acceptance to college and are projected to complete college at a rate 3x that of their peers. 86% of our students identify as Black or Latinx and 16% are identified as diverse learners. We are excited to continue our growth to ensure all students in Nashville have access to an excellent education.
 
Our mission is that, 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. If you share this belief, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to achieve, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Job Description

  • Residency Deliverables and School Immersion

    • Drive outcomes as a member of a successful school operations team

    • Engage in professional development and shadowing opportunities 

  • Student Recruitment & Enrollment 

  • Student information system management 

  • School-Wide system management 

  • Attendance systems

  • Transportation and Food Services

  • Finance 

  • Student Assessments 

  • Building Management 

  • Technology and Assessment

  • Office Manager coaching 

  • Other

    • Perform duties such as monitoring lunch, arrival, dismissal, covering classes, etc.

    • Carry out any additional daily school duties as decided upon by the Principal or Director of Operations

    • Ensure effective field lessons, school events, and extracurricular activities

    • Model school core values and character strengths at all times

Qualifications

Desired Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

  • Four or more years of work experience (Highly Preferred)

  • School-based or other educational experience (Highly Preferred)

  • Experience managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes

  • Demonstrated success managing a large budget and a clear understand of how to read a detailed financial statement

  • Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Somali (Preferred)

 

Desired Characteristics

  • Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community

  • Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families and staff

  • Committed to being a leader for race and equity

  • Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward solutions

  • Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow-through and flexibility

  • Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders

  • High level of organization and a keen attention to detail

Additional Information

Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. This position is exempt and will follow a 12 month administrative schedule.

Apply directly online. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

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