What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Operations Coordinator (SY25-26) position at Prospect Schools?
About Us
Prospect Schools is a high performing, intentionally diverse, K-12 college preparatory charter network with seven schools in Brooklyn. We have set a vision to become, by 2025, the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where students and educators can work, learn, and thrive. We hope you’ll join us on this journey.
Our experienced team of leaders and educators works hard every day to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning. We are committed to offering a rigorous educational experience to all of our students regardless of background, familial income, or geography, because we believe all children have the right to a high quality education. The strong relationships across our communities allows us to push our mission forward each day for more than 2,100 students.
Our Core Values Are
Prospect Schools is seeking an organized, flexible, and mission-driven Operations Coordinator to join us in support of our growing network of schools. The ideal candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Prospect Schools and to supporting the success of our students and families. This person will report directly to the Director of School Operations and be responsible for acting as the primary driver behind the school’s communication with its broad community, and as a critical support in the work of other members of the operations team.
School Communication
Benefits
Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $55,000-67,643.
Prospect Schools is a high performing, intentionally diverse, K-12 college preparatory charter network with seven schools in Brooklyn. We have set a vision to become, by 2025, the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where students and educators can work, learn, and thrive. We hope you’ll join us on this journey.
Our experienced team of leaders and educators works hard every day to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning. We are committed to offering a rigorous educational experience to all of our students regardless of background, familial income, or geography, because we believe all children have the right to a high quality education. The strong relationships across our communities allows us to push our mission forward each day for more than 2,100 students.
Our Core Values Are
- Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
- Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion in our work
- Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity and tenacity
- Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm and self assurance
Prospect Schools is seeking an organized, flexible, and mission-driven Operations Coordinator to join us in support of our growing network of schools. The ideal candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Prospect Schools and to supporting the success of our students and families. This person will report directly to the Director of School Operations and be responsible for acting as the primary driver behind the school’s communication with its broad community, and as a critical support in the work of other members of the operations team.
School Communication
- Maintain a calendar for family-facing communication through the entire year
- Write official school letters, draft flyers, and support the Principal and Director of School Operations in drafting staff-wide announcements
- Act as the primary point of contact through the front desk and school phone
- Greet and help direct visitors after they have checked in with security; may need to be stationed at a front desk for some or all of the day.
- Support the Registrar in maintaining accurate student data and regular compliance reports
- Support the Special Projects Manager in implementing the school’s system for student technology distribution and troubleshooting
- Support with the planning and execution of day-to-day school systems, such as Arrival, Lunch/Recess, and Dismissal to ensure that they run efficiently and safely
- Create and administer staff training on new and routine operations systems
- Bachelor's Degree or 5 years professional experience
- At least 1-3 years of operations or adjacent administrative experience
- Prior experience working in a school preferred
- Exceptionally strong organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Experience managing projects from beginning to end
- Adept at collaborating and building community with others
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week
- 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule
- Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
- Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues, from family care to mental health services
Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $55,000-67,643.
Salary : $55,000 - $67,643
