Director of Business & Operational Services at El Rio Community School

About the Employer

El Rio Community School is community-based independent TK-8 public charter school located in the culturally rich area of Northeast LA that is guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We seek to cultivate a relationship-based school culture that supports joyful, collaborative learning and leadership. Students’ curiosity and imagination are fostered through an arts-integrated, culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate curriculum. By engaging children’s heads, hearts and hands, we strive to develop free-thinking individuals with respect for themselves, their community, and the planet. El Rio is actively committed to using a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging lens to examine traditional Waldorf practices. We are dedicated to creating a school culture and curriculum that honors and reflects our community. Within this community, we seek to nurture children in their strengths while fostering a growth mindset and the ability to work through challenges. Using experiential learning and an arts-infused curriculum, we strive to instill in our students a sense of reverence and responsibility for all life on earth and a deep understanding of our interconnectedness as global citizens. We are focused on graduating lifelong learners and innovative, compassionate human beings who lead their lives and communities with purpose and integrity.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Director of Business & Operational Services The Director of Business & Operational Services provides leadership and oversight for the operational systems that allow the school to function safely, efficiently, and effectively. This position ensures that day-to-day operations, financial processes, facilities, student services, staffing systems, and schoolwide events are well coordinated and aligned with organizational policies and priorities. The Director of Operations works closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to build sustainable systems that support students, staff, families, and the Board of Directors. Key Responsibilities Operations & Schoolwide Systems * Oversee the daily operational functions of the school. * Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve schoolwide operational policies, procedures, and systems. * Ensure operational practices are consistently implemented across the organization. * Coordinate student arrival, dismissal, and schoolwide transition systems to promote safety, efficiency, and appropriate supervision. * Identify operational challenges and develop systems for resolving them proactively. Budget, Finance, Purchasing & Invoicing * Support the Executive Director in the development, monitoring, and management of the school budget. * Manage purchasing processes, including purchase requests, approvals, orders, documentation, and vendor coordination. * Oversee invoicing, accounts payable documentation, reimbursements, and financial recordkeeping. * Monitor expenditures and support adherence to approved budgets and internal financial controls. * Maintain organized documentation for audits, reporting, and Board review. * Coordinate with external financial and business-service providers as needed. Facilities & Maintenance * Oversee the maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness of school facilities. * Coordinate maintenance requests, repairs, inspections, vendors, and

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