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About the job Director of Operations, Heartwood Community School
WHO WE ARE
Heartwood Community School is a community-focused, tuition-free charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. We believe in educating the whole childnurturing each student academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Honoring every childs unique journey, we bridge home and school to foster a compassionate, empowering environment where students feel seen and valued.
Our mission goes beyond academics; we guide students to become resilient problem-solvers, compassionate community builders, globally minded citizens, emotionally intelligent leaders, and lifelong learners. Embracing mistakes as part of growth, we equip students to thrive in school and lifeready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an entrepreneurial Director of Operations who shares our unwavering commitment to student success. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, diligent, passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children, and an enthusiastic team player. This is an exciting and challenging role with the opportunity to be part of building something that is new and rapidly growing.
Operations team members work relentlessly to ensure that teachers and instructional leaders maximize time and energy on student learning and well-being.
The Director, Operations will be responsible for overseeing all school level operations , and directly managing a small team of school-based staff. The person in this role is typically the first person on campus each morning and the last one to leave each afternoon . This role is accountable for all school operations outside of direct student instruction and reports directly to the school Principal.
Operations team members design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community . As a service-oriented team, they solve problems and respond to urgent needs. They partner with teachers and other school professionals to create an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal of serving students.
Note : The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Team management
- Supervising all non-academic school-based functions and people including operations specialists, school office managers, data and analytics managers, receptionists, custodians and kitchen staff
- Monitoring performance of all school-based operations staff
- Coaching and developing staff : Coordinate and provide regular training to all school operations staff
- Developing and implementing a multi-year school operations staffing plan
- Contracting with and managing third-party vendors across a wide spectrum of services
Facilities and student movement systems
Data, technology, and reporting
Family engagement
SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
We are unapologetically committed to recruiting the best people in our field. We seek only those team members who set the highest standards for themselves and are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of children.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
COMPENSATION
The salary for this role is $100,000, with eligibility for a relocation package.
We are committed to building a best in class team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Additionally, we offers a comprehensive benefits package including and not limited to :
Salary : $100,000
