Do you love making things happen?
Are you someone who naturally notices what needs attention, enjoys solving problems, and follows projects through to completion?
The Montessori School of Waukesha is seeking a highly organized, proactive School Operations Manager to help keep our school running smoothly. This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in turning ideas into action.
No two days are alike. One day you may be arranging substitute coverage, the next coordinating volunteers, welcoming families, overseeing attendance, or ensuring a facility project is completed.
No Montessori experience is required. We'll teach you our philosophy.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate the daily operational needs of the school.
- Recruit, schedule, onboard, and support substitute teachers and staff.
- Supervise two School Support Specialists.
- Serve as the operational liaison between volunteer committees, Board committees, and school leadership to ensure events and fundraisers are successfully executed. Translate committee plans into actionable timelines, coordinate school resources, and ensure operational responsibilities are completed from planning through follow-through.
- Coordinate volunteers, vendors, and facility improvement projects.
- Oversee student attendance reporting and administer student medications.
- Welcome families and visitors while supporting the daily operations of the school.
- Develop systems, solve problems, and ensure projects are completed with excellence.
You'll Be Successful If You...
- Take initiative and don't wait to be told what needs to be done.
- Enjoy juggling multiple priorities and changing priorities throughout the day.
- Have exceptional organizational skills and follow-through.
- Communicate professionally with families, staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners.
- Enjoy building relationships and helping others succeed.
- Find satisfaction in solving problems and bringing projects to completion.
Qualifications
- Experience in operations, project management, office administration, nonprofit, school, or event coordination.
- Experience supervising employees, volunteers, or teams preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive, service-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $35,000- 45,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include:
- Predictable school-day schedule
- Generous paid school holidays and scheduled breaks
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Up to 80% tuition reimbursement for approved professional development
- Opportunities for leadership growth and continued learning
- A collaborative, mission-driven team
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and educators
About Montessori School of Waukesha
Founded in 1964, the Montessori School of Waukesha is Wisconsin's first and only American Montessori Society-accredited school. We serve approximately 380 students from Toddler through Middle School and are committed to creating a welcoming, collaborative community where children, and the adults who support them, can thrive.
Pay: From $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
