What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance and Operations position at Educators 4 Excellence?
Director of Finance and Operations
Hiring Manager : Dr. Darin Simmons, Jr., Chief Operating and People Officer
Location : New York
Role Tier : 4 - Director
About Us
Our nation’s education system is leaving millions of students—including an overwhelming number of students of color and low-income students—unprepared for college, career, and life. While research shows that classroom teachers are the single most important in-school factor in improving student achievement, their diverse voices are consistently left out of education policy decisions. For far too long, teachers have been treated as subjects of change rather than as agents of change.
Founded by public school teachers, Educators for Excellence is a growing movement of 34,000 educators, united around a common set of values and principles for improving student learning and elevating the teaching profession. We work together to identify issues that impact our schools, create solutions to these challenges, and advocate for policies and programs that give all students access to a quality education.
What We Do
Our Theory of Change is grounded in two long-term goals that are inextricably linked : better outcomes for our students and the elevation of the quality and prestige of the teaching profession. We achieve these goals by changing policy at the district, state, and federal levels and transforming our teachers’ union to be more student-focused, democratic, diverse, and anti-racist. United around our Declaration of Teachers’ Principles and Beliefs, we are building a powerful movement to lead this change by :
- Organizing educators who share a common vision of equity and excellence in schools,
- Training and supporting teacher leadership, and
- Advocating for teacher-led recommendations at all levels of government, within teachers’ unions, and in the public conversation around education.
Educators for Excellence envisions an equitable and excellent education system that provides all students the opportunity to succeed and elevates the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
With chapters currently operating in Los Angeles, New York, Connecticut, Chicago, Boston, and Minnesota, and a remote staff around the country,, our organizing culture is grounded in our passion for impacting educational systems and revolves around an innovative, roll-up-your-sleeves spirit backed by a shared commitment to continuous professional growth.
The Director of Finance and Operations will sit on our Finance, Operations, People, and Equity (FOPE) team. Finance and Operations team members support E4E’s national and chapter-based programmatic work by providing exceptional thought partnership and support in the areas of general operations, strategic financial planning, reporting, and analysis, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, and budgeting.
Reporting to the Chief Operating and People Officer (COPO), as the Director of Finance and Operations, you will co-create and monitor E4E’s annual budget and financial strategy, and ensure that it aligns with the overall strategic direction and priorities of the organization. The Director will supervise three roles : an accounting manager, an accounting associate, and an operations manager, while ensuring all functions and procedures of the finance and operations team are running smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities : What will you do?
Although no two days are the same, a great Director of Finance and Operations can expect to spend their time in the following areas :
Financial Leadership
Operational Leadership and Support
Grants Management
Ensure Compliance with Regulations
Departmental Processes
Staff Management
Cultural leadership : As a member of the FOPE team, the Director will champion E4E’s Core Values and Commitment to Anti-Racism. The Director will be a key financial thought partner for national teams and regional chapters and will be a trusted partner for strategic financial analysis and planning. In doing so, this staff member actively embodies anti-racist practices in all aspects of their work and pushes the organization and their colleagues to continue to grow and improve within these values by modeling a strong and inclusive culture for their team and the streams of work they manage. The Director will support a team culture where all people can thrive, grow, and develop to further the mission of E4E.
Minimum Requirements :
Core Values : What beliefs do you embody? How do you approach your work?
Positional Skills - What can you do well?
Functional Knowledge - What do you know a lot about?
Compensation Policy
Educators for Excellence (E4E) is committed to valuing team members holistically in appreciation of their contribution to the organization’s success and for the good they create for society as part of our mission. While there are many facets of the “Total Rewards” package that come with working at E4E, compensation is a significant factor in a team member’s decision to work here. As such, we strive to attract, retain and reward top talent by offering competitive salaries and benefits that are equitably and transparently administered. Therefore, we do not engage in salary negotiations - our first offer is always our best offer!
The salary band for this role is $105,614 to $150,179.
Within this range, our competitive, non-negotiable salary offer will be based on a candidate’s relevant experience and credentials, role-related competencies assessed through our robust hiring process, and geographic location.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
All new employees are required to comply with E4E’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all staff be fully vaccinated prior to the start of employment. An employee will be considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Employees may request an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief.
E4E abides by each state’s requirements, and acknowledges they may change over time. If you advance forward to an interview, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about this job requirement.
Benefits & Applying
Educators for Excellence (E4E) believes in providing employees with benefits to support self-care, wellness, and financial stability. We value the whole person and provide benefits such as; paid time off, health insurance plans, competitive salaries that include pre-tax benefits, and cell phone reimbursements. See more information about our benefits here.
E4E is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. E4E has a zero tolerance for discrimination, racism, xenophobia or misogyny in any form in our workplace. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
Accommodations : We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible interview experience and will ensure that all candidates are provided with reasonable accommodations that allow them to participate in the interview process. To request an accommodation, please email peopleandequity@e4e.org
EEOC questionnaire : We place a particular focus on recruiting staff members who share the backgrounds of the communities we serve. We encourage all applicants to complete our EEOC questionnaire as part of your application process (the form will be sent directly to you after completing your initial application). Completing the questionnaire will help ensure our People & Equity team are attracting a diverse pool of qualified candidates for each of our open positions. Please note this information is not included with your application, and our hiring managers do not have access to race and other identifying information at any point in the interviewing or hiring process, including after a hire is made.
Salary : $105,614 - $150,179