Teaching & Learning Operations Coordinator

Uncommon Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Training & development

Health, dental, and vision insurance +

New Jersey Pension program

Paid leave options

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ, is seeking an Associate, Operations - Teaching & Learning to streamline logistics, assessments, and communications that enable teachers to focus on instruction.

You will coordinate professional development sessions, manage event materials, and support data operations across school leaders and staff. A Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1–2 years of directly relevant experience (operations, assessment operations, or related).
• 3–4 years of total professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day logistics for professional development sessions, team meetings, and working groups of up to 50 attendees.
• Execute all operational phases of event planning, including scheduling, virtual platform or venue setup, and day-of coordination.
• Provide dedicated day-of support and logistical coordination for larger-scale team and school-based retreats, assisting with seating, materials, and food alongside your manager or director.
• Coordinate scheduling, basic on-site logistics, video footage capture and organization, and invoicing for instructional and professional development filming as needed.
• Review and quality-check educational assessments for setup errors, basic grammar, and mechanics, escalating unclear items for guidance.
• Create assessments within our aligned assessment platform, ensuring they are set up accurately and completed on schedule.
• Develop and maintain simple documentation and organized tracking systems for event planning, inbox management, and assessment entry to ensure consistent operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ, is seeking an Associate, Operations - Teaching & Learning to streamline logistics, assessments, and communications that enable teachers to focus on instruction.

You will coordinate professional development sessions, manage event materials, and support data operations across school leaders and staff. A Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience are required.