Director of Organizational Strategy & Operations : 2026/27 School Year at The Mission Preparatory School
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Mission Preparatory School, a TK-8, college-preparatory, tuition-free, public charter school in San Francisco’s Mission District, is accepting applications for Director of Organizational Strategy & Operations for the 2026-27 school year. The Mission Preparatory School (Mission Prep) is a high-performing, single site, TK–8 public charter school in San Francisco’s Mission District, serving nearly 500 students. Driven by the belief that students can achieve at the highest levels with personalized support and high expectations, Mission Prep delivers a rigorous, engaging educational experience that empowers every student to thrive and become lifelong learners. In partnership with our youth and their community of caregivers, our work centers in equipping our prepsters with the knowledge, skills, and strength of character needed to succeed in college and become leaders in their communities. We are committed to creating inclusive learning environments centering restorative, trauma-informed, and healing justice practices. Celebrating fifteen years, Mission Prep has established itself as one of the leading single-site charter schools in the region and the country. With results that regularly surpass the most well-funded charter networks, Mission Prep has received recognition for being within the top public schools in the Bay Area. Mission Prep seeks teachers, leaders and administrators who embody our PREP values of being prepared, respectful, engaged and persevering. If you are a committed, kind, and hard-working leader who is excited to make a difference in the lives of students in San Francisco’s Mission District, we invite you to join our passionate and innovative team. We strongly encourage people of color and bilingual candidates to apply. For more information, please visit www.missionpreparatory.org.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: Minimum 5–7 years of progressive Leadership and Management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role; school or nonprofit experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Economics, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Proven success managing complex operational systems or organizational infrastructure. Experience supervising teams and leading cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated experience overseeing or partnering closely with human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance. Strong organizational, systems thinking, and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a dynamic school environment. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Commitment to equitable, high-quality education and community impact. Demonstrated experience with HRIS systems (Paycom experience highly desirable). Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices. High emotional intelligence, professional discretion, and a solutions-oriented approach. Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Urban teaching experience Appropriate CA teaching credential or verified enrollment in teacher credentialing program Administrative Credential Master’s degree or PHR/SPHR , SHRM-CP, SHRM-SP certification Knowledge of California employment law, charter school compliance, and operational regulations. Experience working in charter schools, education organizations, or mission-driven nonprofits.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: Minimum 5–7 years of progressive Leadership and Management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role; school or nonprofit experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Economics, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Proven success managing complex operational systems or organizational infrastructure. Experience supervising teams and leading cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated experience overseeing or partnering closely with human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance. Strong organizational, systems thinking, and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a dynamic school environment. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Commitment to equitable, high-quality education and community impact. Demonstrated experience with HRIS systems (Paycom experience highly desirable). Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices. High emotional intelligence, professional discretion, and a solutions-oriented approach. Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Urban teaching experience Appropriate CA teaching credential or verified enrollment in teacher credentialing program Administrative Credential Master’s degree or PHR/SPHR , SHRM-CP, SHRM-SP certification Knowledge of California employment law, charter school compliance, and operational regulations. Experience working in charter schools, education organizations, or mission-driven nonprofits.
Comments and Other Information
Start Date:
Immediate Start Date
Time Commitment:
This position is 1.0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows a 12-month work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families through nightly events, overnight field trips, and weekend activities are required.
Schedule: 7:30A - 4:30PM (TBD)
Salary and Compensation:
Salary scales are based on years of experience and expertise. Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.
Salary base: $106,977.00 - $196,926.11 per year
See Salary Schedule for additional compensation details.
How to Apply:
People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in applying for a position at Mission Prep, please submit your resume, cover letter and professional references to jobs@missionpreparatory.org.
In addition to telling us about your experience, please address the following questions in your letter:
How does race & equity inform your work? Why?
What interests you most about a role at Mission Prep?
Professional references. Please submit a separate document with three names, as well as their email address, and phone number.
Mission Preparatory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
www.missionpreparatory.org
Comments and Other Information
Start Date:
Immediate Start Date
Time Commitment:
This position is 1.0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows a 12-month work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families through nightly events, overnight field trips, and weekend activities are required.
Schedule: 7:30A - 4:30PM (TBD)
Salary and Compensation:
Salary scales are based on years of experience and expertise. Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.
Salary base: $106,977.00 - $196,926.11 per year
See Salary Schedule for additional compensation details.
How to Apply:
People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in applying for a position at Mission Prep, please submit your resume, cover letter and professional references to jobs@missionpreparatory.org.
In addition to telling us about your experience, please address the following questions in your letter:
How does race & equity inform your work? Why?
What interests you most about a role at Mission Prep?
Professional references. Please submit a separate document with three names, as well as their email address, and phone number.
Mission Preparatory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
www.missionpreparatory.org
Application Deadline
6/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/26/2026
Contact
Mission Prep
4155089626
4155089626
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$106,977 - $190,000 Annually
$106,977 - $190,000 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 month
Employment Type
Full Time