The Director of Operations is a dynamic leadership role that requires expertise in managing the middle school's extensive school operations. This individual will supervise operations staff, refine operational systems to continually improve performance, and work as part of TEP's school leadership to support TEP's growth and development.

Running a successful charter school includes many operational elements, so TEP needs a proven leader who can effectively direct the middle school's operations. This opportunity is open at an exciting time in TEP's development, as TEP's middle school will be moving into a new 60,000 square foot building in the 2018-19 school year. Help shape the future of students in Washington Heights and Inwood by joining the leadership of a successful and expanding school with a revolutionary model aimed at transforming public education.

Position Responsibilities:

Supervise Operations Staff

• Manage Front Office Team
• Manage Facility & Security Personnel

Oversee TEP Customer Service Culture

• Train front line staff
• Ensure welcoming, solution-oriented service for students, families, staff, & visitors

Manage Administration of all NY State Assessments

• Coordinate all logistics of state testing

Lead Middle School Student Recruitment & Enrollment

• Oversee student outreach and recruitment for prospective 5th graders
• Manage annual lottery and all middle school enrollment processes

Manage Data Systems

• Ensure that all student data is updated in TEP's Student Information System and ATS

Manage School Facilities

• Coordinate all day-to-day campus maintenance and periodic facility upgrades

Coordinate Student Transportation

• Manage relationship with DOE Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT)
• Coordinate all middle school student transportation logistics (yellow bus, MetroCards)

Manage Technology Support Vendors

• Interface with Tech Consulting Firm to support staff and student technology
• Manage Copier Vendor to ensure functioning machines

Coordinate School Food Program

• Setup DOE school meals annually and ensure compliance with Department of Health
• Ensure timely distribution of breakfast, lunch, and snack

Plan & Manage School Events

• Coordinate logistics of graduation, family events, concerts, and special events
• Manage all Field Trips logistics

Qualifications:

• Must be fully bilingual in English & Spanish
• Prior Supervisory Experience Required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Accountability: The Director of Operations reports directly to TEP's Middle School Director.

Interpersonal

• Exhibits strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Treats others with respect, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, background, or ability

Work Ethic

• Enjoys the challenge of, and works well in, a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Works well in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Philosophy

• Adheres to the belief that all students can learn given the appropriate supports
• Is committed to the vision and philosophy of the TEP organization

Character

• Is committed to acting with honesty and integrity in all matters involving TEP students, parents, staff, and community members

Featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 minutes for its $125,000 teacher salaries and outstanding results, The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School opened in September 2009. Originally a 5th through 8th grade middle school, TEP now also serves students in Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade, and will soon be adding Pre-K, 3rd, and 4th grades. TEP will serve 1200 students at full capacity, from Pre-K through 8th grade.

Located in the NYC neighborhood of Washington Heights, TEP is succeeding in closing the Latino-White achievement gap. TEP's mission is to achieve educational equity for disadvantaged students by utilizing master teachers to provide rigorous academics, arts, and athletics instruction. TEP reallocates the public funding it receives as a charter school to pay its teaching professionals an annual salary of $125,000, with the opportunity to earn a significant performance bonus.

As reported in the Wall Street Journal, a rigorous long-term study found that TEP produced major achievement impacts, including test score gains equal to an additional 1.6 years of school in math, with significant gains in science and English. For more information, visit us online at www.tepcharter.org.