Director of Operations

Position Overview

The E3 School is a state-of-the-art early education model that is setting the standard of excellence in early education across Virginia. The Director of Operations is an important member of the leadership team and works closely with the CEO and Chief Innovation and Impact Officer. The role is responsible for the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the school’s day to day operations, managing teams, creating and implementing policies and procedures, maintaining a pristine facility, enforcing quality control and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Maintain a state-of-the-art facility that is pristine and a showroom of high quality.
• Enforce policies, procedures and licensing regulations.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs to ensure operational excellence, safety and high-quality in every classroom and the school.
• Provide excellent customer service and be responsive to families.
• Maintain a collaborative, positive and professional culture.
• Manage all vendor contracts.
• Review monthly revenue and expense statements.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting and marketing teams.
• Oversee, grow and project enrollment for the mixed-income model in every classroom.
• Attract, recruit and hire the best candidates that have passion for teaching young children.
• Collaborate on the creation of data-driven professional development and coaching plans.
• Direct team members to ensure all files and records(students, staff and building) follow licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee, review and update the school’s VDOE licensing portfolio to maintain full compliance and documentation readiness.
• Oversee and support classroom and student licensing compliance, health and safety documentation, and staff training records.
• Provide support to the CEO on special projects.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience serving as a Director of Operations and managing a high-quality program.
• Degree in business, management or related field.
• Proven track record working in a data-driven environment.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with grace.
• Commitment to grow and develop the team.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon experience and qualifications.
• Professional development designed by UVA.
• Coaching to support teachers in the classroom.
• Performance-Based Pay.
• 15 days oT and a weeklong winter break for children, teachers and staff.
• Health insurance stipend of $200 toward the school’s plan.
• Y membership for health and wellness.
• Retirement Plan with $1: $1 match at 3%.