About Us

Born out of a desire to add meaning and understanding in the classroom, Learn And Explore Academy – a non-public, Gifted & Talented, Kindergarten through grade 8 elementary & middle school – makes learning relevant by placing academics within the context of issues and circumstances from the world around us. This contextual instructional approach is the driving force that empowers students to dig deep, ask questions, and develop an enthusiasm and a love of learning. Leveraging a curriculum that is multidisciplinary and integrated, we blur the boundaries between subject areas in a way that develops the skills necessary for success in the 21st-century. 

The Role

Learn And Explore Academy is looking for an incredible Russian-speaking Director of Operations to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year! The Director of Operations is critical to the successful and efficient running of Learn And Explore Academy. The Director of Operations ensures implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems that allow the principal and teachers to focus on students and families. The Director of Operations will report to the Executive Director and manage the school’s Operation’s Manager. He/she will work closely and collaboratively with school leadership and teachers.

What’s Expected

The Director of Operations oversees the operations at the school.

• Finance and Purchasing: Assists Executive Director to create and oversee the school’s budget and finances; oversees school-based purchasing. Ensures adherence to school’s fiscal policy and procedures.
• Student Information and Reporting: Manages student information system; generates report cards, progress reports, and schedules.
• Logistics (school, trips, and events): Plans and coordinates logistics for school events and activities as needed, including after-school, parent meetings, concerts, graduation, and field trips.
• Management: Supervises the Operations Manager, helps address general office and administrative needs, and ensures the smooth operation of the administrative office, including mailings, attendance reporting, office machine maintenance, etc. Serves on the school’s leadership team.
• Facilities: Manages and oversees the school’s facilities and physical condition.
• Food: Coordinates with Kitchen to craft menus, order food supplies, and purchase necessary kitchen equipment.
• Technology: Oversees the purchasing and maintenance of technology equipment and implementation of technology training.
• Compliance: Ensures school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, teacher certification and fingerprinting, city and state education mandates, and all federal and state workplace regulations.
• Human Resources: Coordinates with the Executive Director and HR vendors to ensure that school-based employees receive timely and accurate payroll and benefits.
• Student Recruitment: Manages student recruitment, admissions applications, registration, and waitlist.
• External Relations: Acts as point person in hosting visitors for school tours and liaison for school families. 

Skills and Characteristics

• MUST SPEAK PROFICIENTLY IN RUSSIAN.
• Strong management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a growth mindset.
• Strong belief in the Learn And Explore Academy mission and educational model.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• At least two (2) years of management/operations experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Passionate about the development and well-being of children
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prepared ability to pass criminal background checks
• Effectively plan, organize and implement activities

Compensation

Our salaries are highly competitive and based on an individual's skills and experiences relevant to the role. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Salary range from $60,000-$80,000, based on experience.