Operations Associate

As a national thought leader in deeper learning, Harlem Village Academies is distinguished as the only charter school network in New York offering Montessori PreK and culminating in the International Baccalaureate. HVA is a community of PK-12 schools, a college support program, and a graduate school, the Deeper Learning Institute, where teachers earn a master’s and certification.

The unique deeper learning model at HVA focuses on student independence, critical thinking, ethical leadership, intellectual curiosity, and intrinsic motivation. Serving 98% Black and Latino students, HVA consistently outperforms the district, city, and state by wide margins, and ranks at the very top of charter schools. 100% of HVA high school students earn admission to college each year, and 83% are the first in their families to attend college.

The Operations Associate will work closely with the Operations Director in all operations areas to support the success of the school and ensure that teachers and students can effectively focus on teaching and learning. The ideal candidate is a highly intelligent, driven individual with a passion for operations and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Serve as the first point of contact for all main office inquiries. Greet and direct guests as appropriate
• Manage the main office, lost-and-found, and school calendar
• Assist sick students when the school clinic is closed
• Deliver phone and email messages to parents, teachers, and other staff
• Work with the Operations Director to fulfill all non-instructional and administrative needs, as well as to support all school-wide events

• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Self-motivated, resourceful, detail- and deadline-oriented
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Fine-tuned analytical skills with strengths in attention to detail, problem solving, and logical reasoning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate to various constituencies and work effectively with a variety of staff at all levels within and outside the organization
• Strong team player, with willingness to be hands-on and do whatever it takes to support the success of Harlem Village Academies

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $63,000, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies; have a positive mindset; a very strong work ethic; and an inner drive for excellence. The ideal candidate will thrive working within an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.