Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant

Organizational Background

Bridge Prep is a unique, mission driven public charter elementary school on Staten Island. We are dedicated to providing a student-centered educational option for our students, many of whom have dyslexia or other language-based reading difficulties. At Bridge Prep, we ensure that our students gain the skills and confidence to meet their full academic potential. Our innovative and rigorous student-centered environment develops our students into confident, creative, life-long learners. Our academic offerings are rooted in our commitment to the Science of Reading and multisensory instruction approaches which provide all students with an experience focused on academic and personal growth through targeted support. All our staff members share the same belief that all students can learn, regardless of their differing learning styles or academic ability, if they are provided with the necessary and appropriate learning environment.

Essential Functions

An Operations Assistant at Bridge Prep will fulfill the following duties:

• Serve as a liaison between the school and the greater community as the first point of contact via the phone, email, or building entry. Tend to all school correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the school leadership team to improve performance and work efficiency - compliance, record keeping, scheduling, operations, purchasing, clerical, community engagement, admissions, etc.
• Apply experience and knowledge of internal operations to assist the Assistant Principal of Operations to prevent operational risks and designing sustainable systems and protocols to drive mission and growth.
• Enforcing policies and procedures, disseminating information, and assisting staff, students, and families.
• Oversee the daily operations of the school at student arrival, breakfast, lunch, recess, and dismissal.
• Support in the planning, preparations, and execution of all school and community events.
• Assist school staff and students by making photocopies and providing general technology support.
• Maintain accurate records, take minutes at meetings, distribute mail, and maintain inventory.

Reporting: This is a full-time position reporting to the Assistant Principal of Operations or their designee(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or demonstrated role-specific experience.
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Suite applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, judgment, initiative, optimism, and a sense of humor.
• Ability to work well in a busy and complex school environment.

• Ability to interact positively and professionally with all members of the school community.
• Commitment to the mission and core values of the school.
• Exemplary record of attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in professional development activities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with diverse constituents.
• Openness to feedback and willing to take responsibility for student success.

• Make informed planning decisions, based on evidence and data.

Qualities and Core Values

A successful candidate will:

• Maintain a demonstrated passion for Bridge Prep’s mission, vision and core values.
• Commit to developing a strong track record of building positive relationships across various stakeholder groups, demonstrating a value towards diversity and inclusivity.
• Maintain a steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
• Exhibit cultural competencies to work in a diverse school community and a willingness to examine own biases across lines of sameness and difference.
• Maintain professionalism through excellent organizational skills, timeliness, regular communication, and meeting deadlines.
• Be self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow one's practice.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit, embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work. 
• Display a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence and show eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience, starting at $45,000-48,000 yearly.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Advantages of working at Bridge Prep include:

• A professional learning environment that is focused, innovative, and creative. We empower our instructional team with knowledge sharing practices, frequent training, and targeted Professional Learning opportunities to support their professional growth unlike any other school currently in NYS.
• Supports designed to provide teachers with an extensive and balanced approach to professional learning and strategies and skills rooted in the Science of Reading, structured to increase their knowledge and skills in teaching literacy acquisition.
• As a member of our team, your care and well-being are a top priority and our benefits package is competitive, affordable, and offers flexibility to meet the needs of a diverse staff and includes medical, dental, vision, and an optional 403b retirement plan.
• We provide an opportunity to alter the educational trajectory of students. We believe each of our students has the potential to do great things and our school structure will help you to lead them across the bridge toward success.
• Our staff work and operate as a team. It is our commitment to support each staff member and provide individualized attention to students. Partnership and collaboration are not only encouraged, they are part of our core values.

Bridge Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer.