[2026-2027] School Operations Manager

Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Thrives in fast-paced, high-achieving, team-oriented, and mission-driven environments.

Highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple tasks with precision.

Quick learner, critical thinker, and open to feedback.

Proactively manages multiple critical deadlines, ensuring timely completion of tasks and responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a salary ranging from $80,340 - $88,745. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package, including, but not limited to, the following:

Robust benefits include medical, dental, and vision.

Generous time off, including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.

Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.

Position Overview:

The School Operations Manager (SOM) is responsible for managing and executing smooth daily operations of the school Specifically, the SOM ensures core daily systems are effectively executed, student enrollment targets are met and maintained, facilities and technology systems are in good working order, daily student health and safety protocols are adhered to, and daily events logistics are executed as planned. The SOM reports directly to the Director of Operations (DOO) and manages the School Operations Administrator (SOA).

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Daily Operations Management:

Oversee key daily systems such as student arrival, attendance, transitions, lunch/recess, and dismissal. Ensure all processes run smoothly and efficiently. Ensure the main office is staffed, supplies are replenished, and equipment is in good working order. Manage technology, facilities, and other operational systems, resolving issues promptly. Lead planning and execution of student recruitment and enrollment processes.

About KIPP NYC:

Founded in 1995,

KIPP NYC Public Schools

is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.