School Operations & Programs Coordinator

Democracy Prep Public Schools; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

403(b) matching

Parental leave

Smartphone and laptop

Job summary

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an Operations Coordinator to ensure proactive, systematic operational management across school-based processes, events, and initiatives. This in-person role will report to the Operations Manager and require consistent presence five days a week on-site.

The incumbent will support technology issues, coordinate with external IT partners, and help maintain a welcoming campus culture while strengthening family engagement and enrollment efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience driving process improvements and designing efficient systems.
• Strong communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to education equity and student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Learn day-to-day operational processes and fill in during gaps.
• Serve as a first-responder for basic technology issues and coordinate with external support.
• Coordinate with network tech team to propose system improvements for staff and families.
• Support school culture and positive relationships with scholars and families.
• Coordinate meal service logistics with campus liaison and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage procurement, distribution, inventory, and organization of school supplies.
• Assist in planning field trips and events, including budgeting and purchases.
• Support enrollment processes and set up technology for new scholars and families.
• Assist with family communications in native languages and interpretation services.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Job description

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an Operations Coordinator to ensure proactive, systematic operational management across school-based processes, events, and initiatives. This in-person role will report to the Operations Manager and require consistent presence five days a week on-site.

The incumbent will support technology issues, coordinate with external IT partners, and help maintain a welcoming campus culture while strengthening family engagement and enrollment efforts.