Who We Are:
Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn from 6 to 9 schools in the coming academic year. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values:
Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion
Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity
Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance
The Opportunity:
Prospect Schools is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and equity-minded Director of School Operations (DSO) to ensure that school systems run smoothly so that leaders and teachers can focus on teaching and learning. Reporting to the Senior Director of School Operations (SDSO) and serving as a key member of the School Management Team (SMT), the DSO leads all non-instructional functions of the school, with a focus on financial stewardship, enrollment, facilities and safety, people management, compliance, and operational planning.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
School Leadership & Strategic Partnership
Serve as a core member of the SMT, advising on school-wide decisions and aligning operations to instructional and cultural priorities.
Analyze operational and financial data to recommend strategic adjustments that sustain the school’s financial health.
Collaborate with the Principal, SDSO, the MD of Schools, and the Teaching & Learning team to foster a safe, equitable, and student-centered environment.
Lead school-based enrollment and recruitment efforts, including tours, open houses, and onboarding new families to ensure a welcoming and inclusive experience.
Financial Management & Budget Stewardship
Partner with the Principal and Network Finance Team to build, monitor, and adjust the school budget; recommend corrective actions to ensure reserves and targets are met.
Track revenue and expenses across categories (supplies, food service, facilities, aftercare, etc.), making proactive adjustments to close gaps.
Coordinate procurement processes for essential curricular and school supplies.
Provide clear, data-driven updates to SDSO, Principal, and network leadership.
Facilities, Safety & Compliance
Oversee facilities management and vendor partnerships to maintain safe, functional, and welcoming spaces.
Develop proactive facilities and safety calendars, ensuring readiness for key deadlines (e.g., testing windows, first day of school, compliance submissions).
Lead emergency preparedness systems, including safety drills, protocols, and staff readiness.
Ensure the school meets all health, safety, and legal compliance requirements.
Team Management & Coaching
Manage, coach, and develop a team of operations staff, with clear performance goals, feedback structures, and accountability systems.
Model effective coaching by addressing underperformance directly and supporting professional growth.
Build a collaborative, high-trust operations culture that strengthens teacher and family confidence.
Operational Planning & Systems Execution
Design and execute detailed, minute-by-minute plans for complex school events (testing windows, orientation, family nights, etc.), integrating staff, student flow, facilities, and contingencies.
Lead and monitor systems for enrollment, testing, and state assessments to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective communication with staff and families.
Steward systems for attendance and operational data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accessibility for decision-making.
Lead professional development on school operations and systems.
Establish role clarity and accountability systems across staff, ensuring follow-through.
About You
2-5 years of operational leadership experience in education, nonprofit, or related sectors.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Proven track record of budget management, enrollment operations, facilities oversight, compliance, team coaching, and large-scale event planning.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to frame recommendations clearly for senior leaders.
Deep alignment with Prospect Schools’ mission and values.
Salary:
The salary range for this role starts at $117,000, then increases based on years of experience. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. At Prospect Schools we remain committed to providing competitive salaries.
Our Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week
401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule
Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues
Prospect Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit, hire, and retain a diverse and inclusive staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance you may contact us at: [email protected].
The essential functions of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of operational leadership experience in education, nonprofit, or related sectors
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Experience managing budgets and financial operations
- Experience with enrollment operations
- Experience overseeing facilities
- Experience with compliance
- Experience coaching and managing teams
- Experience planning large-scale events
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Alignment with Prospect Schools' mission and values
What We Do
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School is a K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. We’re dedicated to diversity. Building a truly inclusive community for educating children is our most important goal, our hardest challenge, and the driving force behind everything we do. We have been champions of diversity from the outset, and attribute 100% of our success to having a team of educators, leaders, and staff who come from all walks of life and benefit from that difference. Learning never stops. Students aren’t the only ones learning at Brooklyn Prospect. We push ourselves to continuously improve our craft and get better at what we do, inside and outside of the classroom. Our system of dedicated professional development sessions, substantial resource sharing, classroom observations, regular 1:1 meetings, professional reviews, and parent/student surveys all combine to make sure the learning never stops. Your curiosity counts. We encourage team members to bring new strategies and tactics to the table because many minds are always better than one. We’re tackling some of the toughest challenges in public school education, and empowering our team to be creative problem solvers is essential to our continued success. At Brooklyn Prospect, diversity is more than demographics — its diversity of ideas, too.
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