Chief Operating Officer
Littleton Preparatory Charter School
Chief Operating Officer
Position Type: Administration/Chief Operating Officer
Location: Littleton Preparatory Charter School
Date Posted: 1/13/25
Closing Date: 1/27/25
Littleton Preparatory Charter School is seeking a dedicated and strategic chief operating officer to join our team.
EXPECTATIONS:
The primary role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is to assist the Principal in leading, managing, and supervising the school.
- Be a constructive, collaborative participant on the administrative team and be a service leader for the school.
- Demonstrate commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of educational operations and finances.
- Demonstrate a willingness to advance school priorities as dictated by the charter.
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to uphold the school’s core values of excellence, respect, compassion, integrity, and safety with school staff, students, and parents.
- Demonstrate the understanding, empathy, patience, and creativity necessary to work effectively with students, school staff, and families to solve problems and handle critical situations.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
- Operational Oversight: Ensures operational excellence with a high level of detail in all areas of operations, from school health and safety protocols to school aesthetics.
- Financial Management: Manages the daily financial and business activities of the school.
- Supervision and Management: Manages a team of school operation professionals in overseeing all logistics for day-to-day school operations.
- Human Resources: Oversees human resource processes and strategies.
- System Creation and Management: Responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining systems within the school setting.
- Professional Responsibilities: Demonstrates the personal and professional growth necessary for continuous improvement.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field required.
- Experience in operations and financial management required, preferably in an educational environment.
- Master’s degree in related field preferred.
About Littleton Preparatory Charter School:
Littleton Preparatory Charter School is a publicly funded, tuition-free* charter school in northwest Littleton. Founded in 1998, our school serves students from Littleton and the entire metro area. The mission of Littleton Prep is to provide a content-rich, academically rigorous education with a well-defined, sequential curriculum in a safe, orderly, and caring environment. Our purpose is to inspire children to develop a passion for learning to prepare them for future success.