Operations Associate

Reports to: Director of Operations

About Strive Charter School

Strive Charter School is opening its doors in Fall 2026 in a newly renovated historic school building at 604 East 139th Street in the South Bronx, one block from the 6 train and just minutes from Manhattan. Strive is built around a simple but radical belief: when children are given abundant time, meaningful choice, joyful relationships, and a rich environment for reading and play, they soar.

We are an extended-time elementary school with a progressive, child-centered approach to teaching and learning. We see academic excellence and whole-child development not as competing priorities but as mutually reinforcing. Standardized tests matter—but so do deep curiosity, intrinsic motivation, social skills, and a love of learning.

Our school culture is warm, friendly, relaxed, and rooted in positive discipline, genuine respect, and strong relationships. We believe school should feel like a second home: a place where children want to be, families feel welcomed, and educators can do the best work of their careers.

Position Overview

The Operations Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the school by ensuring that administrative, facilities, and logistical functions run efficiently. Working closely with the Director of Operations, this position helps maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and families. The Operations Assistant supports facility operations, purchasing, inventory management, vendor coordination, compliance, and school-wide events while providing operational and front office support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support to the Director of Operations.
• Coordinate meeting schedules, logistics, and operational communications.
• Support admissions, enrollment, and staff onboarding logistics.
• Coordinate vendor appointments and service visits.
• Provide reception and front office operational support when needed.
• Partner with the Director of Operations on school-wide initiatives and projects that improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with the Director of Operations to plan school-wide events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall success of the school.

Requirements

• Have experience in school operations, office administration, or a related operational support role.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory management, vendor coordination, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and administrative recordkeeping is preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced school environment.
• Must be bilingual and fluent in both English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and community members.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature of the position and are not limited to those listed. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Pay

Salary: $55,000–$66,000

Hourly rate: $23/hr minimum for 40 regular hours per week. Overtime pay is $34.50 per hour (time and a half).

Benefits

• Generous fringe benefits including health insurance.
• Full-time position with consistent hours.
• 2 weeks off when the school is closed for winter and summer holidays.
• 2 weeks of vacation days.
• 5 days of sick/safety leave that can be converted to vacation days if unused.

Schedule

40 hours per week.