K-8: Operations Manager - Boston, MA (2026-2027)

KIPP•Boston, MA

4d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
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
Pass Criminal Background Checks
Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual (strongly preferred)
2+ years of full-time teaching experience (strongly preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

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
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
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 on a daily basis
Manage additional school wide systems, such as supply ordering and space reservations
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
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
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
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
Embody KIPP MA’s 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
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
Occasionally engage in other duties as assigned that help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.