Director, School Operations & Leadership (Remote)

Pearson; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Director of School Operations to lead operational excellence across a portfolio of Connections Academy schools. This senior role partners with school leaders to ensure compliant, scalable operations and a strong student experience.

You will coach principals and leadership teams, drive enrollment readiness, manage performance, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to align with Pearson values. Travel is required to support multiple sites and remote operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven leadership experience as a Principal or equivalent level is required.
• Advanced degree in Education or Management is required.
• Virtual school leadership experience is required.
• Strong communications skills and data-driven decision making are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational execution across multiple schools and leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and contract requirements.
• Staffing, onboarding, and succession planning for school leaders.
• Drive enrollment readiness and operational scalability across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support school success.

Skills

Leadership across multiple schools

Executive communication

Data-driven decision making

Travel flexibility

Education

Advanced degree in Education or Management

Tools

Virtual School Leadership

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Director of School Operations to lead operational excellence across a portfolio of Connections Academy schools. This senior role partners with school leaders to ensure compliant, scalable operations and a strong student experience.

You will coach principals and leadership teams, drive enrollment readiness, manage performance, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to align with Pearson values. Travel is required to support multiple sites and remote operations.