As a top-performing charter school in our county and state, Dayspring Academy seeks individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to their team and the families they serve. 

We are here to create an educational family that develops character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners who bring value to their community. We are preparing learners in Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for high school, college, and the workforce by delivering world-class education through the arts in a collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning. 

Come be a part of our dynamic team; an exciting career awaits you.

Dayspring is committed to its policy of offering equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability and acknowledges veteran preference in employment.

Position: Full-time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position Overview 

The The Director of Operations is a strategic, forward-thinking leader responsible for the comprehensive oversight and advancement of the organization’s operational infrastructure. This role provides direct leadership over Facilities, Security, Information Technology, and Transportation, with department Coordinators reporting directly to the Director.

This position is ideal for a self-driven pioneer—someone who works independently with minimal supervision, proactively identifies operational gaps, and audits, designs, refines, and implements scalable systems in support of current operations and future expansion.

The Director of Operations plays a critical role in market research, long-term planning, and ensuring organizational readiness for growth, while maintaining compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Oversight

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to Coordinators of:
  • Facilities
  • Security
  • Information Technology
  • Transportation
• Establish clear expectations, accountability structures, and performance metrics across all departments.
• Serve as the primary operational decision-maker, escalating only high-impact or strategic matters as needed.

Systems Development & Process Improvement

• Conduct regular audits of operational systems, workflows, and procedures to ensure efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
• Design, implement, and continuously refine systems that support a growing, multi-campus environment.
• Create standardized operating procedures, documentation, and internal controls across departments.

Strategic Planning & Expansion

• Lead operational planning for future campuses, programs, and organizational growth.
• Conduct market research and operational feasibility studies to support expansion initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to forecast infrastructure needs and long-range operational capacity.

Compliance & Legislative Monitoring

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy updates impacting K–12 operations, facilities, transportation, safety, and technology.
• Proactively adjust systems, procedures, and protocols to remain in compliance with evolving requirements.
• Ensure readiness for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with academic, finance, HR, and executive teams to align operational systems with organizational goals.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner in problem-solving, risk management, and operational decision-making.

REPORTS TO:

COO