Chief Operating Officer
Democracy Prep Public Schools
About this role
The Chief Operating Officer is the primary operational leader for Democracy Prep’s ten schools in New York City, responsible for ensuring all operational functions are executed to support high-quality student learning. The role partners with school leaders and cross-functional teams to set strategy, manage network-level operations, and build scalable systems. The COO oversees facilities, enrollment, compliance, finance-related operations, vendor relationships, and family engagement while leading and developing the operations team to drive excellence across the network.
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About Democracy Prep Public Schools
democracyprep.orgDemocracy Prep Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school network that operates 21 high-performing schools across New York, Baton Rouge, Las Vegas, and San Antonio. Guided by the motto "Work Hard. Go To College. Change The World," it emphasizes rigorous academics, a college-first culture, and civic education to develop student leaders. The network focuses on preparing students for college and active citizenship through academic rigor, social-emotional supports, and enrichment programs, and is known for strong student outcomes.
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About Democracy Prep Public Schools
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$225k – $245k
per year