What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Operation Officer position at Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County?
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Significant senior-level operational leadership experience in a complex, multi-site organization
- Nonprofit or public-sector experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing complexity
- Proven experience leading organizational change and driving adoption
- Strong strategic thinking, project management, and execution skills
- Experience in a unionized environment preferred
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Comfort operating as a visible, onsite leader
What Success Looks Like
- Clear, effective operational systems aligned with mission outcomes
- Strong, accountable, and well-supported teams
- Successful execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives and capital projects
- Reduced administrative burden and improved organizational efficiency
- A high-functioning partnership between the COO and CEO
Compensation
Salary range: $165,000 – $175,000, commensurate with experience
CLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. To learn more about CLC’s benefits package, please click here.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- Your resume via the CLC website Job Opportunities page.
- Responses to the questions at this link. Please note that the questions are also provided below, but you must submit your responses via the linked form.
Your application will not be considered complete unless your resume AND the question responses are submitted.
Qualifications:
Application Questions to be submitted at this link.
Note that responses are required to be less than 1500 Characters, which is approximately 250 words. All the questions are required.
1. Professional Journey, Motivation & Impact
Tell us about your professional journey and what brings you to this role at CLC. Please include:
- Key experiences that have shaped how you approach operations leadership
- Why this role and CLC’s mission are a strong fit for you
- One operational system, process, or improvement you’ve led that had a meaningful impact
2. Leading Change in a Complex Organization
Tell us about a time you led a significant operational or organizational change.
- What was the context?
- What challenges did you encounter?
- What actions did you take?
- What was the outcome?
- What would you do differently?
3. From Strategy to Execution
Describe a time when you translated a high-level strategy into execution across multiple teams or functions.
- How did you structure the work?
- How did you ensure accountability?
- What challenges did you encounter?
4. Developing Leaders and Building Strong Teams
This role supervises senior leaders across multiple functions. Tell us about your approach to developing and supporting leaders on your team.
- How do you set clear expectations and maintain accountability?
- How do you support leaders in growing their skills and effectiveness?
- Can you share an example of how you helped a leader or team improve performance or collaboration?
CLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace
Successful completion of background check and drug screening is required as a condition of hire. To learn more about CLC, visit: www.clcfc.org
Salary : $165,000 - $175,000