K-8: Operations Manager - Boston, MA (2025-2026)
K-8: Operations Manager - Boston, MA (2025-2026)
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Job Description
Operations Manager at KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
The Operations Manager at KIPP Academy Boston Charter School ensures that the school operations effectively serve and support students families and school staff. Reporting to the Director of School Operations (DSO) the Operations Manager works closely with the Operations Team to support the budgeting organization and logistics of the school community. In doing so the Operations Manager helps create a professional and authentic environment that allows for a culture of joy excellence care and community where educators can make long-term transformative outcomes for students.
This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Projects
Manage year-long and short term strategic projects around the school
Engage in and manage projects from beginning to end with little initial direction
Manage up when needed and get the information needed to accomplish objectives
When something is wrong fix it. When something could be better refine it
Personnel Management
Manage the staff and day to day of our Nutrition Team
Lead weekly one-on-one meetings with all direct reports
Develop professional development plan for all direct reports
Manage the performance manage process for all direct reports
School Wide Logistics Management
Manage all testing and assessments K-8; including MCAS
Manage transportation for all students; working closely with BPS transportation and other private vendors as needed for McKinney Vento transportation
Support the DSO in managing the school-wide calendar for events K-8
Support the DSO in managing field trips K-8
Support school wide systems such as arrival lunch recess dismissal and late pick up
Budget
Support DSOs in management of the school-wide budget
Support when necessary the inputting all receipts for the school credit cards
Understands system coding process
Nutrition
Ensure all certifications and permits are up-to-date annually
Track daily consumption of all meals along with the Nutrition team
Order all meals for students in accordance with compliance standards and student allergies
Complete monthly reimbursement and annual compliance reviews
Obtain maintain ServSafe certification
Support with cafeteria coverage as needed
Operations Team Support
Support the DSO with all matters on campus
Attend some DSO trainings
Serve as a second in command for DSO responsibilities when necessary
Support the DSO in meeting school-wide operations goals
Support and cover the front desk as needed
Other duties as assigned by the School Leader or DSO
Leadership
Seek and implement feedback from stakeholders (parents peers manager etc.) and offer feedback in an honest respectful and timely way
Uphold and maintain a positive nurturing achievement-oriented school culture
Maintain professionalism at all times
Work relentlessly to meet development and functional goals
General Requirements and Responsibilities
Embody KIPP MAs Code of Conduct by acting with integrity leading with humanity centering self-awareness and critical consciousness taking personal responsibility and engaging productively
Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required
Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data evaluate reason define problems establish facts draw valid conclusions and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school
Self-awareness flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs
The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students staff and caregivers
Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students staff families and others in person through written communication in front of groups and on virtual platforms
Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively which may include kneeling walking pushing/pulling squatting twisting turning bending stooping and reaching overhead
Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment
KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.
Qualifications :
Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
Commitment to anti-racism and equity
Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm inclusive rigorous learning environment
Proficient in Google and Microsoft Suite of Applications
Excel formula experience is a requirement
Multi-lingual (strongly preferred)
2 years of full-time teaching experience (strongly preferred)
Bachelors Degree required
Pass Criminal Background Checks
Additional Information :
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.
What We Offer
The minimum base salary range for this exempt position is $60000 to $75000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week) with a $1000 signing bonusand an annual $2000 retention bonus in subsequent years as well as other bonuses when eligible. This role follows our 12 Month calendar. For more about what we offer how to apply and more about KIPP MA please visit this link HERE.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
