2026-2027 | Operations Associate

Boston Prep•Hyde Park, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Associate plays a critical role in supporting the daily functioning of all grades 6-12 across classroom coverage, front desk, and afternoon student transportation. This position combines instructional responsibilities and operations support and is essential for providing safe, structured environments for students. Operations associates are deeply committed to student success and are comfortable managing and working with students in different capacities. Strong candidates are detail oriented, display flexibility, thrive on teamwork and collaboration, and can balance multiple responsibilities throughout the day. This role requires frequent communication between faculty, families, and external transportation staff. Hours for this position are 9:00am-5:30pm Monday-Friday on site.

Requirements

A GED, high school diploma, or higher preferred
Previous experience in K-12 schools or youth settings preferred
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
Capability to lift up to 25 pounds
Capacity to use a computer and other classroom technology
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

Responsibilities

Serve as a substitute teacher when faculty are absent
Provide meaningful instruction for students in the absence of their teacher (implementation of lesson plans, facilitate learning)
Create a classroom environment structured around scholarship where students are authentically engaged and curious
Set and uphold high expectations for students academically and adhere to Boston Prep culture expectations
Support daily duties as assigned, and as needed, including supervising students during lunch, recess, hallways, and dismissal.
Manage the afternoon transportation system in collaboration with the Family Operations Manager
Supervise students after school until all students have received bus transportation home
Liaison between transportation department, families, and staff with professional, detailed communication
Responsible for the safety of students afterschool taking school bus transportation
Manage the front desk and serve as a daytime receptionist (greeting families, managing requests, answering phones, etc.)
Support and organize school events with set-up and preparation
Working with operations team to ensure all classroom spaces and facilities are ready for students at all points of the school year, including re-stocking supplies for teachers and regular classroom checks
Support the operations team with various tasks and projects (e.g., laundry room, book inventory, restocking supplies, mailings, lost and found, etc.)
Communicating frequently with students, families, and school leaders around academic and behavioral progress
Attending occasional after-school events
Partnering with team members, students and families, to actively uproot racism and inequality in our community
Modeling empathy, embodying the mindset that “kids do well if they can”
Upholding school and grade level systems and structures with fidelity
Assuming extracurricular responsibilities, if desired
Actively engaging in one’s learning; seeking and acting on feedback regularly
Actively pursuing professional development, inside and outside of the school
Collaborating with teachers and school leaders to advance the school’s mission