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The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset.

Job Title: Operations Manager            

Department: Operations         

Reports To: Head of School     

Employee Classification:  Full-time, Exempt 

Daily Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:15am - 4:15pm (with one hour break)

Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000 per year

The Montessori Academy of Colorado is seeking an Operations Manager.  This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position.  The Operations Manager is a member of the Leadership Team and is an integral part of MAC. This position requires a solution-oriented mindset, positive attitude, flexibility, and a strong commitment to do whatever it takes to get the job done right.

General Duties:

• Establish and maintaining positive working relationships with members of the school community
• Ensure that all classrooms are adequately staffed each day
  • Track and report faculty absences
  • Coordinate substitutes with Front Range Substitute Service
  • Communicate with division directors and employees to ensure that anyone impacted by an absence is informed in a timely, proactive, and manner
  • Adjust employee daily schedules as needed to maintain adequate ratios in each classroom (such as podding, rearranging lunch breaks, etc.)
  • Find administrative coverage as needed 
  • Help in classrooms when staffing requires
  • Collaborate with HR Manager and MAC Leadership to proactively reduce faculty absences 
  • Assists Director of Finance with reconciliation of payroll hours
• Ensure efficient operation of school front office and daily operations
  • Work in the main office
  • Address any maintenance issues with facilities manager and head of school
  • Troubleshoot staffing issues with HR Manager
  • Help classrooms with missing supplies as necessary
  • Direct all parent, vendor and visitor traffic with a calm, professional, and warm demeanor
• Manage all weather related or emergency related closures
  • Work with Head of School to call inclement weather delay/closure
  • Communicate with all school stakeholders
  • Manage snow removal contractors
  • Coordinate any emergency reopening activities in the event of closure
• Keep up-to-date on evolving educational legislation and communicate with administrative colleagues regarding changes
• Work directly with front office staff and facilities manager to maintain a professional, orderly environment
• Collaborate with facilities manager on all building repairs, construction, moves, janitorial and custodial function, building security and relations with neighbors
• Create and update policies and Standard Operating Procedures, safety and security manuals, including overseeing drills, crisis management, and other risk management duties
• Oversight of school safety compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by studying existing and new requirements, overseeing, and working with the Leadership Team to enforce school-wide adherence to requirements
• Oversight of all school health services in conjunction with school nursing consultant
• Coordinate of all licensing requirements and compliance in conjunction with the Head of School
• Coordination of funding and resources from Denver Preschool Program, in collaboration with Program Directors
• Schedule, lead and document school wide drills
• Chair of Risk Management Committee

• Maintain Student/Parent Handbook and recommend changes
• Coordinate with Executive Assistant to arrange for In service set up and execution
• Open school building daily. Ensure staff and children have left, all doors and windows are securely closed and all systems are down for the evening/weekend
• Technology management
  • Strong understanding  and execution of both Apple, Google, and Office platforms
  • Background in technology troubleshooting
  • Fluent in spreadsheet creation and usage
  • Create system for school technology inventory tracking
  • Work with Director of Communication on management of data storage such as classroom pictures
  • Manage vendor relationships with telephone, security, internet provider and IT consultants to meet the needs of the school

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in an educational setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, solve problems, and maintain effective relationships with all members of the school community
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information
• Ability to plan, organize and work independently with minimal direction

MAC is committed to caring for and investing in our employees by offering a generous benefit package, including: the potential for paid Montessori training, 35 paid holidays annually, 10 Paid Time Off days, 3 Paid Professional Development days, health, dental and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with match, employer paid life insurance plan and voluntary life insurance, critical illness and short term disability plans and the HealthiestYou virtual care plan. The HealthiestYou plan provides you, your spouse and your dependents up to age 26 access to board certified physicians 24/7/365. It also includes access to dietitians, dermatologists, mental health providers (18+), back and neck care experts and Expert Medical Services for the more complex situations.

MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MAC’s Compliance Coordinator. More information is available on our website.