Education Operations Director: Safety, Systems & Growth

Zetaschools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Signing bonus

Wellness stipend

Therapy sessions

MacBook Air

SBOT coaching

Team events

Job summary

Zeta is seeking an Operations Director to lead school-wide operations across multiple New York City campuses. A Bachelor’s degree and high-pressure operations leadership experience are required, preferably with K–12 school settings.

You will oversee safety, facilities, finance, and technology, manage the SBOT, drive the ZOE Action Plan, and coordinate with Network Operations and Finance teams. The role offers a clear growth path and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and high-pressure operations leadership experience.
• Proven record of leadership abilities.
• Preferably with operations leadership experience in a K–12 school setting.

Responsibilities

• Be the Safety leader of your school, including developing and maintaining safety systems and crisis management.
• Own the full operational vision and execution for the school, leading a 2–6 person operations team.
• Design, implement, and refine schoolwide operational systems for arrival, lunch, recess, transitions, and dismissal.
• Serve as chief steward of a world-class facility, overseeing facilities management and vendor partnerships.
• Ensure excellence in financial and compliance operations, including DOE billing and custody compliance.
• Lead technology operations for staff, students, and the building.
• Manage and develop the School Business Operations Team (SBOT).
• Own the Zeta Operational Excellence (ZOE) Action Plan and align with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Safety leadership

Operations leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Zeta is seeking an Operations Director to lead school-wide operations across multiple New York City campuses. A Bachelor’s degree and high-pressure operations leadership experience are required, preferably with K–12 school settings.

You will oversee safety, facilities, finance, and technology, manage the SBOT, drive the ZOE Action Plan, and coordinate with Network Operations and Finance teams. The role offers a clear growth path and a competitive benefits package.