Liberty Classical Schools seeks a full-time Director of Operations for its newly approved school, Cherokee Classical Academy. The Director of Operations performs administrative and supervisory work in the non-academic operations of the school and is primarily responsible for the safety of all school operations. This includes operational compliance with authorizer requirements, event planning and management, student transportation, the food service program, and facilities. He or she works to ensure the operational success of the organization, ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are met, and that resources are managed effectively. The Director of Operations would report to the Head of School, and serve as a key leader on campus, carrying out the Mission of the school.

The Director of Operations would support the Head of School in managing the following:

• All aspects of School Operations including Facilities, Food Service, IT, Transportation, School Nurse, Counselor and Front Office
• Supervisory responsibilities over all Operations staff.
• School Safety, including the School Safety Plan, Emergency Response, and Emergency Communications
• Oversight of Nutrition Program (including Free & Reduced Lunch Program) and coordination with Financial Assistance program owner

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of related work experience required,
• High School Diploma and equivalent work experience (ten years) may be substituted for degree
• Safety, Operations, or Project Management certifications are a plus
• The position requires an in-person presence on our Cherokee County campus. This position requires flexibility in schedule to support school events, and to respond to emergencies after hours.

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Why Cherokee Classical Academy?

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

About Cherokee Classical Academy:

Cherokee Classical Academy (CCA) is a tuition-free public charter school set to launch in Cherokee County, GA. It will open for grades K-6 in the 2025-2026 school year and will continue to add a grade each year until reaching a full K-12 configuration. Families who reside in the counties of Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Fulton, Pickens, Paulding, and the cities of Marietta, Cartersville, and Atlanta are eligible to apply for enrollment. No entrance testing is required. CCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

CCA is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”

CCA is a Liberty Classical Schools campus and is modeled after its flagship school, Atlanta Classical Academy.