Director of Operations

Job overview

The Director of Operations role is onsite at KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School in Nashville, TN. The salary range is $89,000–$165,000 per year. The role supports KIPP Nashville’s mission to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, career, and beyond. As the school’s operational leader, the director establishes and maintains systems that allow school leaders to focus on students, families, and instruction. The role coordinates enrollment, staffing, finance, transportation, facilities, technology, and daily school operations to support effective school functioning.

What you'll do

• Lead student recruitment and enrollment
• manage the school operations team, interns, and volunteers
• coordinate attendance, arrival and dismissal, communications, supplies, and visitor procedures
• partner with the Principal on budgeting and purchasing
• oversee transportation and food-service coordination
• support employee onboarding and attendance processes
• oversee facilities, campus audits, and technology needs
• coordinate assessments and school events
• participate in professional development and other school duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of operations

school operations

k-12 education

student enrollment

team management

school finance

transportation coordination

facilities

nashville tn

kipp nashville

$89,000–$165,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 29 paid days throughout the 12-month schedule
• six PTO days with additional days based on tenure
• paid parental leave
• laptop.

Why this role

The position is based at KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School and reports to the Principal and regional Head of School Operations. A 12-month administrative schedule is specified.

About the employer

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.