Operation Specialist(Managerial Tier B)

Young World Physical Education

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

City of Boston retirement eligibility

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks an Operation Specialist in Boston to provide day-to-day operational support to enhance student engagement. This role involves building relationships with students, supporting admissions, and ensuring smooth school operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong technology and communication skills, with a focus on organization and detail. The position offers a full-time schedule from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

Experience working in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Ability to interact with young adults and their families in a respectful manner.
Capacity to learn quickly and continuously.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational support.
Build trusting relationships with students.
Support student recruitment and admissions.

Skills

Strong technology skills, proficient with Microsoft Office

Excellent communication (written and oral)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma; associates degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Database management

Job description

Operation Specialist (Managerial Tier B)

Boston Day & Evening Academy - Boston, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 5591180

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Apr 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA) is seeking an extraordinary Operation Specialist to work in our school. BDEA is an innovative public high school that engages young adults to build a vision for their futures through supportive relationships and meaningful competency-based learning. BDEA students are 16 to 23 years old, having attended traditional schools where they may have felt lost, unsafe, or disengaged. Upon entering BDEA, students remain eager to succeed and flourish because they are listened to and respected for who they are and for the gifts they possess. Working with experienced faculty in an environment that blends strong academics and support, students are given the opportunity to earn a Boston Public Schools diploma and to reach their fullest potential through a competency-based curriculum that inspires critical and creative thinking, independent learning, and active citizenship. As a competency-based school, BDEA does not have grade levels. Our program, beginning at 8:30 am for breakfast and running academic classes until 3:10 pm, serves students with different academic needs up to age 23, including those who are being promoted from middle school without being academically prepared for high school; those who have dropped out of high school and have decided to return to earn a diploma, and those who are unable to attend regular school hours due to health issues, full‑time work and/or full‑time parenting obligations. The school employs 60 full and part‑time staff to work with 350 students and is governed by an active Board of Trustees. All employees of the school are expected to uphold the mission of the school to build a consistent, unified, anti‑racist, inclusive community that stimulates greater student agency, engagement, and academic achievement.

Under the direct supervision of the BDEA Director of Operations, the Operation Specialist will provide day‑to‑day operational support to both BDEA Wheatley and Timilty Campus.

Job responsibilities and duties :

School Support & Student Engagement

Colloborate with school safety, including monitoring entry points and assisting with metal detector protocols as directed
Greet students warmly at arrival and dismissal, helping to establish a positive tone for the school day
Build trusting, respectful relationships with students through consistent presence and positive interactions
Help maintain calm, orderly transitions while reinforcing school expectations
Serve as a visible and supportive adult presence in the building

Support of Student Recruitment and Admissions

In collaboration and support of BDEA’s admissions manager, identify and recruit appropriate (fitting within our mission) students for BDEA throughout the school year, assuring that the school maintains appropriate number of students in each program every trimester.
Support outreach to and communication with Boston Public Middle and High Schools, the Re‑engagement Center, other community centers, media and community based organizations in order to recruit students. Participate in school visits and outreach events.
Support new student orientations, including during the summer, to ensure full enrollment. Orientations are focused on familiarizing new students with student‑centered, competency‑based teaching and assessment, school culture, climate, and expectations, and on conducting initial assessments.
Support the intake process to ensure maintenance of accurate student recruitment data and records.
When possible work collaboratively with other departments to ensure Seminar students are attending on a regular basis.

Operations & Building Support

Assist with daily operational needs as assigned (e.g., room setups, supply distribution, deliveries)
Support common spaces such as the staff lounge, hallways, and entry areas
Assist with monitoring building flow for students, visitors, and deliveries
Communicate operational concerns to the Operations Team in a timely manner
Support special projects and campus needs as they arise

Collaboration & Professionalism

Work collaboratively with BDEA teams, specifically operations, administration and student success teams and follow district and school protocols consistently
Maintain respectful communication with students, families and staff at all times, all programs.
Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times
Participate in the development and success of school events such as Assessment Days, Symposium, Portfolio Reviews, Graduations, Festivals, and other community and all‑school events.
Participate in weekly program‑specific and selected all‑school meetings, when appropriate.
Participate in selected professional development and training to build on skills.
Performs related duties of similar nature as requested by supervisor and/or Head of School, to assure smooth school function.

Qualifications (Required)

Has a high school diploma; associates degree preferred
Strong technology skills, proficient with word processing, Microsoft office, typing, mail merge and database management
Has excellent communication (written and oral) and organizational skills
Proven capacity to learn quickly and continuously
Acute attention to detail and project completion
Passion and organization skills for coordinating multiple ‘moving parts’ (logistics, schedule, calendar etc)
Has experience working in a fast‑paced, challenging environment
Is able to be flexible, non‑judgemental and is a creative problem solver.
Be able to interact with young adults and their families in a respectful and caring manner

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean or Haitian Creole a strong plus.
Has experience working with a variety of community organizations and resources

Terms Status

(Full‑time) Managerial Position (Tier B), 40 hours per week, 223 days. As a Horace Mann Charter School, employees are paid a competitive salary in accordance with the BPS guild pay scale. The employee will be required to adhere to the work conditions, including calendar, schedule and flexibility established by the School. The hours for this position are 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The position will work part time at the 2.0 campus and part time at the flagship campus. Other benefits include Medical and Dental benefits, eligibility for City of Boston retirement. This position is subject to the City of Boston Residency requirement.

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

NOTE: School‑based managerial employees will work 223 days between July 1st and June 30th each year. The 223 day work‑year will include the 180 days in which school is in session, and the additional days will be determined by the employee and the principal or headmaster of the school. This position subject to the City of Boston residency requirement.

School‑based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement weather, school‑based managerial employees need not report to work.

Position Type: In‑District Charter

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