Associate Director of School Operations

Job Description

Job Description

EMBRACE YOUR CALLING

Are you excited about the opportunity to be the driving force behind our school's seamless functioning, ensuring that all operational aspects, from facilities management to administrative processes, are efficient and effective?

Can you envision yourself as a problem-solver and strategic planner, tackling challenges head-on to create an environment where students, staff, and faculty can focus on learning and growth without distraction?

Are you motivated by the prospect of making a tangible impact on the daily operations of our school, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and ultimately contributing to the overall success and reputation of our educational institution?

If so, Independence Preparatory Academy could be your perfect fit.

To achieve our vision, we seek an Associate Director of School Operations with a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3+ years of experience in school operations , with a proven record of leadership abilities and a relentlessly high excellence bar.

ACHIEVE IMPACTFUL OUTCOMES

• Serve as an ambassador of iPrep’s burgeoning brand and a catalyst for all school community communications and event planning
• Foster relationships with students, staff, families, and other stakeholders to ensure all members of the community feel welcomed, informed, and included
• Executing projects and tasks, including managing the school events calendar, overseeing student enrollment, and compiling and distributing weekly parent communications and newsletters
• Lead a team to ensure key operational outcomes by creating a culture of high expectations, candid feedback, and continuous improvement
• Develop systems for ensuring a world-class facility that meets iPrep’s high expectations
• Uphold your team’s compliance with iPrep’s financial expectations, Department of Education expectations, and any alternative compliance expectations across the school

We are hiring for a September start date. The salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $75,000. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience and internal equity.

Compensation is based on our salary scales and is not negotiable.

Requirements

LEAD AT INDEPENDENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

iPrep teammates are perpetual learners, challenging the status quo and solving challenges together. We remain united by our commitment to envisioning the infinite potential of every child.

Our ideal candidate believes in our scholars and our community. They have a passion for scholar-centered learning, evident in the following orientations :

• Adaptability : Our educators are oriented toward building alongside each other. This means a commitment to :
• Learning and iterating
• An openness to giving and receiving feedback
• An entrepreneurial spirit : building from the ground up
• Collaboration with other adults and families
• Belief in our model and our graduate profile through a commitment to :
• Student agency and advocacy
• Supporting students in finding their purpose
• Mastery-based grading
• Profound learning experiences
• Student result orientation through a commitment to :
• Hard quantitative academics
• Holistic indicators for success
• Knowledge of self : confidence in describing your identity, purpose, and passions

Benefits

ENJOY OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

What we offer :

• A chance to be part of community development and work alongside the community to SOAR
• Being a part of a new, innovative, unprecedented school model
• Unique model experiences - ex : Eagle Quests, Choice Day
• Mastery-Based Grading
• Coaching toward student agency, purpose, and tenacity
• World-class peers - we are looking for exemplary educators committed to pushing your practice, collaborating with peers, and being aligned with our mission and vision
• Discipline that makes sense - restorative practices rooted in our core values and celebrated through positive incentives and rewards
• Deep care about your personal and professional growth :
• A clear pathway to professional growth
• Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
• Community Circle to build and strengthen our sense of team
• Weekly professional development
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan; iPrep offers contributions of up to 5% of your salary toward your savings
• Competitive compensation
20 days ago