2024-2025 | High School Director of Operations - Boston, MA, United States - Boston Prep

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What is Boston Prep?

Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public district, made up of a single-site middle and high school. In , our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, we welcome all students via an impartial public lottery, and hold the same high expectations and ambitions for all of our students, including those with special needs and English language learners.

What Do We Believe?

At Boston Prep, our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a four-year college and embody, in thought and action, lifelong ethical growth. We foster an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, as demonstrated by our extended school day and school year. We believe that to do this work effectively, relationships are the heart of our community and an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving our community effectively.

To achieve our ambitious goals, our approach includes six essential beliefs that we believe leads to our success:

• We have an exceptional adult team; we are One Team .
• We hold high expectations for all students.
• We foster ethical growth, inside and outside of the classroom.
• We have an invested, passionate student culture, balanced by structure and joy.
• We offer a range of support, academic, social, and emotional, to all students.
• We ensure college persistence through a number of student and alumni support.

What Do We Value?

Our mission guides Boston Prep and our values guide how we work together as a One Team. Our values hold us accountable to ourselves, to one another, to our students, and to our families. They remind us of how we strive to do the work of our achieving mission together, united as a One Team. Our One Team's values:

• We are mission driven.
• Everyone is here for the same reasons.
• Organizational changes are required to achieve the mission.
• We believe all of us, in every step of our journey, have room to improve.
• Staff actions drive student results.

Who Are We Looking For?

At Boston Prep, we believe that every teacher has the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. As a teacher with us, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation, while also making a meaningful impact on your own career. You embody the mindset that "kids do well if we believe they can".

We recognize that representation matters, and we strive to ensure that our students see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders. We believe that a team of diverse leaders and teaching staff enhances our students' educational experience and fosters a deeper sense of belonging. As a teacher at Boston Prep, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

We are committed to providing our teachers with the coaching and resources they need to thrive. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

As a High School Director of Operations...

You will work as a member of the Operations team at Boston Prep. You will lead with a vision for operations, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and students to focus on learning. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the High School Director of Operations will design and implement systems that support the daily and annual operations, which will strengthen the school's mission.

Embodying a growth mindset for themselves and the team, and with a focus on operations as customer service, a successful Director of Operations will build clear, well-implemented systems that support teachers to deliver effective student learning. Key responsibilities for this role include:

Leadership

• Manage and support professional development of 4-6 Operations Team Members, including Operations Manager, Operations Data Associate and two Front Desk team members
• Model the Boston Prep commitments to students, faculty and families

High School Director of Operations is responsible for the following in their schools (Grades Facilities

• Support facility management including weekly and monthly facilities walk-throughs to ensure that facilities are up to Boston Prep standards of excellence and management of facilities team
• Ensure that the physical space is ready for teachers at the beginning of every school day, week, and year, including summer set up of classrooms and office spaces
• Execute on overall facility mapping and readiness for the school year, including furniture procurement and placement

Systems

• Support the creation and maintenance school's schedule, rosters and attendance system; create modified schedules for special events; assign and attend duties for One Team
• Routinely observe school spaces to ensure that students are meeting expectations and duties and spaces are facilitated appropriately, including transitions and after school time

Attendance

• Oversee attendance systems and accountability
• Ensure that daily attendance achieves the school-wide school year goal

Project Management

• Oversee, plan, maintain and implement school-based annual projects, traditions and events
• Prepare the school annually for orientation and new school year launch
• Plan specific field trips, ensure all field trips are compliant with our protocols and process

High School Director of Operations will be responsible for the following spanning Grades 6 - 12

• Food Service : Work with Operations Manager to oversee food vendor FreshPicks, nutrition requirements, breakfast and lunch programming and meal duties
• Assessment : Work with Operations Manager and Director of Academic Projects to collaborate on all testing, including ACCESS ELD testing, MCAS state testing, Semester Final Exams and College Board tests. This includes rostering, modified schedules, proctor training, proctoring etc.
• Coverage : Supervise Operations Data Associate to oversee processes for Coverage and PTO
• Emergency Procedures: Oversee, plan and implement all emergency procedures for the high school, including emergency response team, fire drills, active shooter trainings and stay put, in collaboration with COO and Operations Team

A successful candidate

• Has experience with Office Suite programs, Google Suite programs and parallel educational programs; Excel proficiency is required for this role.
• Has excellent written communication, strong organizational and time management skills
• Has a proven track record in management of a team and direct reports
• Learns quickly and can implement feedback immediately
• Is professional, responsive and attentive even under pressure
• Demonstrates self awareness: understands their limits and biases and knows when to seek other perspectives
• Is able to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment that may be unpredictable at times
• Practices humility, strong work ethic and a can do attitude

Qualifications :

• You have a strong commitment towards supporting students in persisting in college and demonstrating personal ethical growth throughout their time with us.
• You've earned a Bachelor's degree and gone on to gain at least 3 years of experience in the education, non-profit or business sector, with preference given to candidates with prior teaching experiences in K-12 schools
• You have experience in project management and team management.
• You are proficient in Haitian Kreyol, Spanish, or Cape Verdean Creole. This is preferred, but not required

For more information, please visit our website at

One Mission. One Team. One School. We are Boston Prep.

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At Boston Preparatory School we acknowledge barriers to opportunities that exist within the job seeking market. Many potential candidates shy away from applying due to lack of confidence in their skills and imposter syndrome. As we do our part to dismantle these barriers within our own recruitment processes, we encourage candidates from all walks of life, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to apply and make positive change within the lives of our students.