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Mastery Charter Schools

Non-profit charter school network turnaround

Assistant Principal of Operations

School Leadership & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCamden, NJ, USA$108.2k - $137kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Commitment to providing a safe and efficient school environment.
  • Strong analytical skills to drive data-informed strategies.
  • Proficiency in office management software and database systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education management, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in school operations or a similar role within an educational institution, including compliance, safety regulations, and financial management.
  • Ability to perform duties involving extended standing, moving throughout the school building, lifting school materials, observing classrooms, facilitating school operations, and participating in school events; reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee standardized and school-based assessments, ensuring smooth administration and compliance.
  • Analyze and report assessment data to support school leadership and network reporting.
  • Manage purchasing processes and expense tracking to ensure responsible budgeting.
  • Collaborate with finance teams to maintain budget integrity and align spending with school goals.
  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in coordination with the finance and human resources teams.
  • Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support enrollment processes from initial inquiries to admissions.
  • Maintain accurate student enrollment records and monitor enrollment trends.
  • Communicate with prospective and current families regarding enrollment.
  • Collaborate with the communications team to maintain and update school websites, newsletters, and other platforms.
  • Maintain the school-based parent communication system.
  • Supervise school administrative assistants, ensuring organization, customer service, and support for school teams, primarily school operations.
  • Oversee daily administrative tasks and maintain an efficient office environment.
  • Plan and coordinate school events, meetings, and logistics, including transportation and materials.
  • Ensure all operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Manage record-keeping, reporting, and inspections to ensure adherence to health, safety, and operational guidelines.
  • Oversee school safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and regular safety drills.
  • Coordinate facility maintenance and improvements to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
  • Manage school transportation services, ensuring safe and efficient student transport.
  • Collaborate with transportation providers and school district partners.
  • Collaborate with school leaders and the Network Support Team to design and maintain a schedule that meets curriculum requirements and optimizes student learning experiences.
  • Update and adjust schedules to accommodate changes in enrollment, staffing, and academic programs; maintain accurate, up-to-date records of student schedules, teacher assignments, and coverage needs.
  • Organize and coordinate daily and long-term coverage for teachers and staff, including substitute teaching services, ensuring all classes have appropriate supervision.
  • Communicate expectations, responsibilities, and schedules to substitutes and support staff.
  • Track and analyze scheduling data to identify trends, optimize future schedules, and anticipate coverage needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s degree.

About the Company

Mastery Charter Schools

Non-profit charter school network turnaround

Mastery Charter Schools is a non-profit network of 24 charter and turnaround schools in Philadelphia and Camden serving about 14,000 students. It revamps chronically underperforming public schools through centralized leadership and a restart of school systems while retaining students in the same buildings. Its programs mix a college-preparatory, data-driven curriculum aligned to Common Core with a competency-based grading system (mastery at 76%) and heavy emphasis on teacher development, SEL, and mandatory internships for high schoolers. The goal is to raise student achievement and equity in urban education by expanding a proven turnaround model funded by public funds, philanthropy, and federal grants.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Founded
2001

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