Operations Fellow to Director of Operations - Impact Schools

North Star Academy Charter School; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training program

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks future Directors of Operations through its Director of Operations (DOO) Fellowship. Fellows work full-time at host campuses, then lead a school in partnership with the Principal, to ensure exceptional education and strong operations.

The fellowship centers on professional development, experiential learning, and reflective practice, with a typical one-year duration. Fellows may be placed across region campuses, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in operations leadership (K‑12 preferred).
• At least 1 year of experience coaching, leading, and/or managing others.
• Project planning experience with proven delivery.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead host school operations as an active member of the DOO team.
• Design, implement, and refine systems to support teachers and students.
• Collaborate with the Principal to ensure an exemplary education for students.
• Coordinate with DOO network to share standard methodologies across campuses.
• Manage multi-campus operations projects and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Coaching

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks future Directors of Operations through its Director of Operations (DOO) Fellowship. Fellows work full-time at host campuses, then lead a school in partnership with the Principal, to ensure exceptional education and strong operations.

The fellowship centers on professional development, experiential learning, and reflective practice, with a typical one-year duration. Fellows may be placed across region campuses, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.