Director of Operations Fellow

Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools;

Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school;

Ability to strategically manage and prioritize time and tasks effectively to fully meet the needs of their school, with a lens towards systems thinking;

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed;

Comfort with managing ambiguous situations and moving to clarity/solution;

Ability to learn something new and/or “do what it takes” to ensure the school receives high-quality operations despite obstacles;

Our people are what make us Uncommon.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $108,000 to $114,500. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $108,000.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

At Uncommon Schools, we know running exceptional schools takes more than great

instruction—it also takes exemplary operations! Uncommon Schools' operations leaders work

passionately to ensure that our faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement.

They design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community.

As service-oriented leaders, they tackle problems, share standard methodologies across

campuses, and respond to urgent needs. They partner to build an academic and cultural

Uncommon Schools

is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our

students consistently exceed national benchmarks

, reflecting our dedication to their success. We

invest deeply in our educators

, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!