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Operations / Administration Manager of Operations
Job Description
Position Title: Manager of Operations
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer and Chief Academic Officer
Location: Nashville, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid Remote
Start Date: May, 2025
About Flourish
Flourish aims to build the classroom of the future. We operate small private elementary schools where students engage in meaningful projects, aided by an AI coach for support. We believe this will free teachers to spend less time on planning and grading, and more time building deep relationships with their students. Most of us can remember one teacher growing up that changed our lives. What if we had a teacher every year who was able to make that kind of connection and tap into our passions? We hope that we can prove that using AI as a core assistant to teachers will allow their role to be more about their students.
By mirroring the way we work as adults, building projects with just-in-time learning from our Coach will lead to greater motivation and agency among students, because they will be required to not just learn new concepts but apply them in meaningful tasks and challenges. Project-based learning is crucial for learning non-cognitive skills like agency, intentionality, resilience, communication and teamwork. We believe these skills are going to be just as valuable as academic skills to navigate a world going through significant technological and social disruption.
Flourish founders John Danner and Adam Nadeau have been building schools for two decades. They previously founded and grew Rocketship Public Schools to 25 schools in 5 states, serving 12,000 students annually.
Position Overview
As a young for-profit startup, most of our energy is going into creating a great learning environment for children. Schools are complicated and highly regulated. The Manager of Operations position is the sole non-academic position in our startup. If you want a big responsibility that spans a large range of functions, and feel you can learn fast on the job, this is a unique opportunity.
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented superstar to support the opening of our pilot campus, and build systems and processes to scale our model in the coming years. This role is key in ensuring that both school opening and day-t0-day operations run smoothly, facilities are well designed and maintained, and staff and families receive timely and professional support.
The operations specialist is a hands-on, systems-building doer responsible for designing and maintaining the operational foundation of our school and network. You will work across technology, product, HR, facilities, and administrative systems to ensure our schools run efficiently and all stakeholders have an incredible day-to-day experience.
Key Responsibilities
School Start-Up & Process Development
- Manage a comprehensive project plan for successful summer and school launch
- Oversee furniture and materials procurement and set-up, inventory management, and critical process development
- Document protocols and processes, and construct a school start-up playbook to guide future openings
Facilities & Vendor Coordination
- Source and evaluate new facility sites for future school locations
- Manage leases, vendor relationships, and facility operations for current sites
- Coordinate buildouts, move-ins, and compliance for new spaces
Event & Field Excursion Logistics
- Help coordinate field excursions, including transportation, forms, and chaperones
- Provide logistical support for school and recruitment events such as assemblies, parent meetings, and open houses
- Prepare materials and help with set-up and clean-up before and after school functions
Technology & Systems Support
- Implement and manage Gusto for payroll, benefits, and onboarding
- Set up and administer Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc.) for staff and students
- Maintain and update the network website (no-code or low-code platforms)
- Oversee account creation and access control for key digital tools used across the network
- Assist with managing digital communication platforms (email newsletters, calendars)
- Design systems to keep digital files and student information systems up to date
Network HR & Administrative Operations
- Design systems addressing daily attendance tracking, student sign-in/sign-out procedures, and school schedule updates
- Serve as point person for staff onboarding and offboarding logistics
- Ensure employee records and documentation are complete and compliant
- Support school leadership with scheduling, compliance, and operational reporting
Cross Functional Operational Support
- Identify and implement tools and workflows that improve efficiency and reduce friction
- Build dashboards or trackers for enrollment, staffing, and purchasing
- Be the internal “go-to” for getting things done—quickly and well
Safety & Compliance
- Support safety protocols, including drill coordination and visitor management
- Ensure compliance with school policies regarding privacy, attendance, and student information
- Maintain accurate records required for licensing, inspections, and reporting
Cross Functional Operational Support
- Identify and implement tools and workflows that improve efficiency and reduce friction
- Build dashboards or trackers for enrollment, staffing, and purchasing
- Be the internal “go-to” for getting things done—quickly and well
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 2+ years of administrative or operational experience preferred, preferably in a school environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and fluency with project management tools and platforms
- Ability to communicate effectively and kindly with children, parents, and colleagues
- Comfort using technology, including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar) & emerging AI tools (Chat GPT, Perplexity, etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Occasional lifting of items up to 25 lbs (e.g., boxes, event supplies)
- May include occasional evening or weekend hours
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Benefits Include:
- Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)
- Paid time off and school holidays
- Tuition remission for eligible children
- 401(k) or retirement plan options
- Professional development opportunities
Flourish Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building inclusive and diverse school communities.
How to Apply
Please submit the following materials to john@flourishschools.com- Resume
- Contact information for two professional references
