Founding Director of Operations

Hebrew Public seeks a Founding Director of Operations to partner closely with the Head of School in opening OLAM Stamford, a tuition-free public charter school that will grow to serve students in preK–grade 8. Beginning in January 2027, the role will turn the school's vision into systems, relationships, and daily practices needed to welcome students in the 2027–28 school year. This is a hands-on startup leadership role reporting to the Head of School, with dotted-line reporting to the Network Operations team.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of School and Network Team to translate the school's vision into an actionable startup plan; Design, launch, and directly manage systems for transportation, meals, facilities, safety, student records, attendance, data reporting, and family communications; Develop and implement school safety and emergency preparedness procedures; Ensure technology infrastructure and operational platforms are ready for opening; Oversee school-level compliance and accurate records; Lead student recruitment and enrollment operations; Build a welcoming community and coordinated approach to student and family engagement; Serve as liaison to network Human Resources and coordinate staff PTO and coverage; Partner with the Head of School and network Finance team to develop and monitor the budget; Manage purchasing, vendors, contracts, and service providers; Coordinate facilities readiness, repairs, and asset tracking; Build and develop an operations team as the school grows

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience, including operational leadership in schools or youth-serving organizations; Belief in the potential of all students and in Hebrew Public's commitment to global citizenship, academic excellence, and diverse school communities; Ability to take ownership, anticipate needs, and deliver on commitments; Sound professional judgment; Ability to build trusting relationships and lead people with care and accountability

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree preferred; Connecticut School Business Administrator Endorsement (#085) preferred, or immediate eligibility to obtain a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP); Strong preference for startup experience, particularly launching a school or youth-serving organization; Charter school operations experience; Enjoys building and brings structure and clarity to unfamiliar challenges; Does not need to speak Hebrew to apply

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience