Assistant Director of Operations (2024-2025) - Hebrew Public

Assistant Director of Operations

Start Date: Immediate 

Location: Staten Island Hebrew Public (829 Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, NY)

CMO Website: www.hebrewpublic.org 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens. 

Our mission is to lead a national movement of exceptional, diverse public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Hebrew Public manages schools in New York City and Philadelphia and also supports an affiliate network of schools in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Minnesota.

Three core elements embody our focus on global citizenship:

• The building of relationships across differences, embodied by our focus on racial, cultural, and economic diversity
• The study of Modern Hebrew and of Israel as a window into other languages, cultures and experiences
• Our unique set of global citizenship values that infuse all that we do, is described through the acronym OLAM (the Hebrew word for "world"). These values include Outstanding Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Aware Communication, and Making a Difference.

Our schools help students grow to become empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world's problems.  Other key program elements in Hebrew Public's New York City schools include the Responsive Classroom model, Expeditionary Learning, Close Reading, Wilson Reading System, Eureka, Number Stories, Fundations and Geodes.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

Staten Island Hebrew Public opened in the Fall of 2022 in Staten Island's District 31. Staten Island Hebrew Public is a free, public charter school open to all age- and grade-eligible students residing in New York City, with preference given to residents of Staten Island. The school is located on Staten Island's Midland Beach. SIHP currently serves students in Kindergarten and 2nd grade. We aim to add a grade level each year, and by 2027, Staten Island Hebrew Public will serve over 500 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This is an exciting time to join Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School (SIHP) as the Assistant Director of Operations! Join a remarkable community of educators and social changemakers who are passionate about meaningful integration and global education and relentlessly committed to ensuring students from all backgrounds attain high levels of academic achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to work hard to achieve it. We are seeking an operational mastermind to play a critical role in leading and supporting Staten Island Hebrew Public with operational excellence in pursuit of our bold vision. The Assistant Director of Operations will be responsible for creating and establishing systems to support efficient and effective operation of the school and ensuring systematic, proactive, and efficient management of school-based operational systems, events, and initiatives in support of school staff, students, and families.

The successful candidate will possess a track record of complex project management, people management, and systems thinking. Most importantly, the Assistant Director of Operations must be unwavering committed to creating the conditions teachers and staff need to thrive. Reporting to the Head of School, and with dotted line reporting and support to and from the Network Operations team, the Assistant Director of Operations will be an integral member of the school's Leadership Team. The opportunity is ideal for a proven operational leader passionate about strengthening Hebrew Public's commitment to smooth organizational and academic operations. 

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operations Management 

• As the school grows in size, manage and develop the school operations team members (both full-time staff and contracted services), including professional development.
• Design and implement daily systems and procedures to ensure seamless execution of all school operations, including parent communication, student transportation, data reporting, attendance, school food, school safety plans, and facilities management
• Serve as Lead role overseeing school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, charter contracts, state education mandates, teacher certification, and federal and state workplace regulations.
• Create school-wide operation strategies and policies to serve the Staten Island Hebrew Public community successfully.
• Train school staff on daily procedures by ensuring operational systems are implemented with fidelity by all staff members and by giving feedback to stakeholders when systems are not meeting school needs 
• Actively oversee and enforce policies and procedures within the school community, meeting high standards for school aesthetics and safety protocols
• Use an operational lens and expertise to develop long-term operational strategy and carry out the leadership team's school goals and vision
• Understand the importance of remaining diplomatic when leading both positive interactions, and those requiring conflict resolution
• Serve as Lead role in overseeing and ensuring accuracy of school SIS and communication systems
• Supervise staff PTO (Paid Time Off)  process and assist with scheduling coverage as needed  
• Serve as the human resources liaison for school staff in the areas of hiring, personnel matters, benefits, leave tracking and the maintenance of local files; working closely with the network HR team
• Building Environment: serve as Lead role overseeing building aesthetics, repairs, and facilities management working closely with the HOS to create vision that aligns with school mission
• Support the vision and mission of Hebrew Public ; exhibit professional judgment and demonstrate behaviors that are professional, ethical and responsible
• Continuously improve school operations systems and procedures and lead or support with special projects

Student and Family Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders (families, staff, students, Charter School Office, vendors, organizational partners, and Hebrew Public network team) 
• Develop internal processes and lead student recruitment efforts to ensure fiscal solvency of the school
• Serve as Lead role overseeing the student enrollment process including application, lottery, waitlist, transfer, withdrawal process, and monitoring of accurate ATS and SIS records
• Support with establishing and managing student attendance plan, working with school teams and families to increase student attendance
• Communicate regularly with families about their children's performance, school policies, trips, and events
• Build and foster relationships with community leaders and organizations, including maintaining a robust database of community organizations.

Finance, Procurement and Technology

• Support in stewardship of annual school budget and track expenditures in conjunction with the school's HOS and the network Finance team and in accordance with the Financial Policies & Procedures
• Serve as Lead role in the school based procurement process, including working with the Hebrew Public team on vendor selection and contracts as needed
• Make purchasing decisions that align with the school's mission for facility needs
• Manage asset tracking for on-site technology activities in alignment with school's operational goals and budget and make purchasing recommendations to HOS
• Collaborate with the network Technology Team to ensure a fully functioning technology infrastructure

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• An authentic commitment to the Hebrew Public mission and values
• Attention to detail: Thinks critically about the details of a task at hand
• Flexibility: Ability to adjust expected tasks and schedule to the updated priorities
• Independence: Can work independently, be assertive, and make thoughtful decisions about projects
• Collaborative: Works with teammates and is responsive to feedback
• Willingness to go above and beyond the requirements of the job to be innovative and support the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively with the school community 
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a proven record of creating and fostering excellent relationships through teamwork and empathy
• A strong work ethic and commitment to results
• A commitment to leading with a "people first" mindset
• A desire and commitment to making a difference in the world through their leadership
• Sense of humor and a desire to create joyful school environments

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's degree  
• A minimum of six years of related work experience 
• Charter and/or Public School operations experience strongly preferred 
• Knowledge of dual-language methodology and bilingual education practices preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience. Base salary is $80,000 or above based on experience and qualifications.

Potential benefits* include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer-Paid Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Health Care and Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS, PLEASE APPLY:

Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse staff team that reflects the communities we serve.  Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.