K-8: Operations Manager - Boston, MA (2025-2026)

KIPP Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Massachusetts is seeking an Operations Manager for the 2025-2026 academic year in Boston. This full-time role emphasizes effective school operations that support students and staff, budgeting, and the management of logistics while fostering a positive school culture. Ideal candidates will embody a commitment to educational equity, have a strong operational background, and demonstrate the ability to lead teams successfully.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership from experienced staff

Commitment to diversity and inclusive community

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting preferred, especially in teaching.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite applications, especially Excel.
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage school operations and logistics effectively.
• Support budgeting and assist with school-wide events.
• Develop professional plans for staff and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Multi-lingual

Emotional intelligence

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Google Suite proficiency

Excel formulas

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

K-8: Operations Manager - Boston, MA (2025-2026)

• Full-time
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: School-based Support

Our Mission

The mission of all of KIPP Massachusetts schools is to create an environment where students develop the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits necessary to maximize their potential in high school, college and the world beyond. Our program is based on:

• A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
• A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
• An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
• A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.

What We Do

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, English Language Learners, and students who receive special education services.

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Vision

At KIPP Massachusetts, we believe that Knowledge is Power. Every day, our team and family have the opportunity to either perpetuate systems of oppression or disrupt them. We are compelled by the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Therefore, we continuously commit to operating as an anti-racist organization. Read more atDiversity Equity Inclusivity Vision.

Who We Are

KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA. Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.

In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter. Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 66% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 23% are African American and 11% are other races/ethnicities.

In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston Elementary (serving grades K-4), and KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades 5-8), are both under our Boston charter. Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district, K-8. 68% of our students in Boston are African American, 30% are Hispanic and 2% are other races/ethnicities.

Across both districts, in school year 2020-21 KIPP Massachusetts will serve over 2,100 students.

KIPP National

KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, or KIPP National, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP National has a 25-year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.

There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states plus the District of Columbia educating over 100,000 students on their path to and through college and career. We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.

All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students. KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.

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

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

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 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

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.

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)

Bachelor’s Degree required

Pass Criminal Background Checks

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.