Public Prep is an award-winning network of charter schools across Manhattan and the Bronx and the nation’s first non-profit tuition-free charter school network that develops exceptional Pre-K, and single-gender elementary and middle public schools. We envision a world where every scholar realizes their greatness inside and outside of school, and where classrooms are beacons of the community, fostering courageous learners, critical thinkers, and resilient leaders with strong personal agency. 

Our network comprises 6 schools across 5 campuses in the Lower East Side and Bronx, serving 2,100 scholars in grades PreK-8:

Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School (Grades Pre-K-5) 
Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School II (Grades Pre-K-2)
Girls Prep Bronx Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Girls Prep Lower East Side Elementary School (Grades PreK-4)
Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School (Grades 5-8)
Boys Prep Bronx (Grades K-8)

If you are a qualified, passionate educator who is ready to learn more about Public Prep and would like to join our team, we are interested in learning more about you. Read more about us and apply today at www.publicprep.org/careers.

Public Preparatory Network

Operations

Manage school operations and finance while ensuring compliance and teamwork.

• The Director of Operations (DOO) will report into the Managing Director of Operations at the Public Prep Home Office
• Manage the school’s operations team, including an Assistant Director of Operations, Operations Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and any School Aides or additional operational full-time or part-time staff
• Oversee daily systems at the school in support of the vision of the Principal
• Ensure that the school meets or exceeds its goals regarding state, federal and charter authorizer compliance
• Provide school-level data to Public Prep with regard to all data analysis and reporting

Director of Operations (2024-2025)

Manage daily operations at Public Prep's charter school.

• Ensure invoices received by the school are submitted to Accounts Payable and correctly classified.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions (deposits, student payments, emergency checks, etc.).
• Oversee school-based purchasing by placing orders with vendors, tracking deliveries, and maintaining inventory.
• Supervise the operations team and help address general office and administrative needs.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the main office, including mailings, attendance reporting, machine maintenance, communication to families, etc.
• Train and onboard new operations staff members on school-wide systems and emergency protocols.
• Regularly coach, develop, and evaluate operations staff performance in collaboration with the school Director of Operations.
• Support campus Director of Operations with communication between campus and co-located schools and/or partner organizations to coordinate scheduling of shared spaces, building permits, and required emergency protocols.
• Prepare school for new school year, including but not limited to, ordering furniture and equipment, curriculum, and classroom supplies.
• Ensure student food services are ready for start of school and manage meal and supply tracking systems throughout the school year.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for school events and activities, including, but not limited to, advocacy, celebrations, concerts, and recruitment tours and information sessions.
• Manage and oversee the school’s facilities and physical condition.
• Oversee contracts for translation and other related services.
• Prepare and distribute all necessary printed and electronic communication in conjunction with the Director of Operations and School Leadership Team.
• Participate in building meetings pertaining to facilities and safety, working with the DOO to implement changes as needed.
• Oversee the maintenance, and tracking of technology equipment in collaboration with our network technology partner.
• Implement staff technology training in alignment with Public Preparatory Network technology policies and procedures.
• Ensure student information systems (internal & external) are kept up to date and regularly audited for accuracy.
• Act as first level of response for technology and troubleshooting, for hardware, as well as educational technology systems.
• Assist the Director of Operations and Home Office Shared Services team with regard to all data analysis and reporting to the school’s authorizers, NYC Department of Education, New York State Education Department, federal government, and private funders.
• Ensure office-wide understanding and application of the Financial Policies and Procedures and network-wide fiscal policies.
• Help coordinate and act as a point person in hosting visitors for school tours, recruitment efforts, applications, enrollment, and waitlist providing high quality customer service.
• Supervise students during lunch, breakfast and other periods, as required.
• Work closely to Student & Family Affairs team to support students struggling with behavior or in need of a special setting.

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