Senior Director of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $120,000-140,000,

About Brooklyn Lab Schools

Working at Brooklyn Lab is unlike working in a traditional educational environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars, and our leaders know our scholars by name. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is known.

In addition to teaching their course, our faculty understand the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the network, mentor young educators who serve as Small Group Instructors, get and implement feedback from coaches and their instructional lead and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.

Our focus on the whole scholar and in building our school community has established Brooklyn Lab as one of the best schools in the country for academic growth, adding two and three years of academic growth on average for our scholars. We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning.

About the Senior Director of Operations Position

The Senior Director of Operations will oversee all shared services across the network to ensure the seamless functioning of key operational systems that enable our schools to thrive. This leader will manage and align vendors, contractors, and staff supporting the following functions IT, facilities, security, school wellness, and food and nutrition to deliver high-quality, efficient, and mission-aligned services to each school site. They will play a supportive role to the finance function and provide additional support to the Chief People and Operations Officer and school-based personnel as necessary to ensure operational excellence across the organization.

Note : this role does not directly manage day-to-day school operations (e.g., front office, scheduling, or on-site logistics), but instead ensures that the central operations infrastructure is strong, scalable, compliant, and responsive to school needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• In collaboration with the Chief People and Operations Officer (CPOO), develop and implement a comprehensive shared services strategy aligned to the organizations vision, priorities, and growth plans.
• Establish clear performance goals and service-level expectations for all operational functions.
• Serve as a key thought partner to the CEO, CPOO, and school leaders on long-term operational planning, sustainability, and risk management.

Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across all support functions.

Functional Oversight

Team & Stakeholder Management

Other duties as assigned

To meet the evolving needs of Brooklyn LAB School and its students.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $120,000-140,000, commensurate with experience and education.

In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes the following below. See benefits here.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

To prioritize our school community's well-being, health, and safety, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19 vaccination. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, cannot be vaccinated.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds, and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).