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[General Interest - School Year 25-26] School Operations

Please note that this is a general interest form for the 2025-2026 school year. Submission of this form lets our recruiting team know that you are interested in future vacancies that may become available. This is NOT an application to a current vacancy. As we further define our needs for next year, we will post specific roles.

About DREAM

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

School Operations Staff includes the Operations Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Director of Operations. According to each level, the Operations Staff is responsible for supporting school-based staff with operational information systems, maintaining and analyzing operational data, supporting student recruitment and enrollment, supporting and managing special projects, and coordinating any network-wide academic or operational purchasing.

What You’ll Do as a DREAM Operations Coordinator, Manager, or Director:

Create and maintain strong school systems and procedures resulting in operational excellence within the school
Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and families
Support with ensuring facilities issues are resolved in a timely manner
Drive student recruitment
Manage scholar information systems
Engage with families and build strong relationships
Conduct data entry and analysis
Support with the planning and implementation of school-wide events, field trips, etc.
Support with logistics for testing
And more

What We’re Looking for in DREAM Operations Staff:

Bachelor's degree, required
At least 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in schools or a non-profit setting
Leadership experience for the Director level role
Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Outstanding dependability
Collaborative team-player
“Whatever it takes” attitude
Strong computer skills
Strong commitment to customer service
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Benefits and Paid Time Off

We offer comprehensive benefits including:
Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
Dental and vision plans;
Disability benefits;
Life insurance;
Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
Flexible spending account options;
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
Fitness and entertainment discounts;
A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment
Referral bonuses;
School-based 12-month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days;
Benefits are subject to change

Compensation

DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for school operations positions are $50,000 to $55,000 per year (Operations Coordinators), $70,000 to $75,000 per year (Operations Managers), and $100,000 to $120,000 (Director of Operations). New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM Maxims

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

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What You Should Know About [General Interest - School Year 25-26] School Operations, DREAM

At DREAM, we are looking for passionate individuals to play a crucial role in our School Operations team for the 2025-2026 school year. While this is a general interest form, we want to meet candidates eager to contribute to our mission and make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community. Our Operations Coordinator, Manager, and Director of Operations are the backbone of our educational environment. These roles focus on ensuring operational excellence, providing phenomenal customer service, and cultivating strong relationships with students, staff, and families. You will be involved in diverse activities, including managing scholar information systems, resolving facility issues, assisting with student recruitment, and supporting the planning of academic events. To positively impact our students’ educational journey, you will need a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of administrative experience, and excellent communication skills. Bilingual candidates in Spanish/English are preferred. We take pride in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and focus on creating an environment where everyone's identity is celebrated. Join us in our ambitious journey to serve even more youth across New York and help cultivate a community of lifelong learners focused on success in and out of the classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for [General Interest - School Year 25-26] School Operations Role at DREAM

What responsibilities does the School Operations team at DREAM have?

The School Operations team at DREAM has a wide array of responsibilities, which include supporting school-based staff with operational information systems, maintaining and analyzing operational data, aiding in student recruitment and enrollment, managing special projects, and coordinating network-wide academic or operational purchases. This team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the schools, thus enhancing the overall educational experience.