Operations Associate

Why HLA?

HLA is part of a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. We are a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to join our supportive and inclusive community. Our network of public charter schools serves children from all backgrounds and helps them become global citizens who are great problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world around them.

Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Join us in building something extraordinary!

What you’ll love about us?

Great teachers transform student lives. That’s why Hebrew Public has been making big moves to launch a comprehensive talent program that supports and rewards you in your work. At Hebrew Public, you will be part of a team of educators dedicated to improving student outcomes and helping students grow into empathetic, ethical, and curious global citizens.

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience.

Starting salaries range from $50,000 to $60,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Health Coverage:

Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Vision: 100% covered by employer.

Retirement:

5% Employer Match of your annual salary, capped at $6,000, dollar for dollar. No vesting period.

Additional Compensation:

Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.

Wellness Matters:

Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.

What’s the Role

The Operations Associate is the front-line anchor of Hebrew Language Academy. This is a fast-paced, high-responsibility role that keeps the school running day to day. You will support the front office, oversee attendance, communicate with families, maintain student records, and respond to urgent needs as they arise. It requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to stay calm and effective while juggling multiple priorities.

The Operations Associate ensures that essential systems run smoothly so teachers can teach and students can learn. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is driven by purpose, eager to build operational skills, and ready to contribute to a mission-focused school community.

Main Office

Supports vision to actualize a main office culture that provides high quality, warm, professional customer service to all stakeholders.

Main office duties include reception, printing & copying, mail and shipments, family communication, staff communication, filing, data entry, etc.

Provides the leadership team with administrative and ad hoc support as needed (e.g. organizing staff appreciation initiatives, coordinating surveys, coordinating professional development, etc.)

Contributes to the overall success of the school and the network by welcoming related, different, and new requests; remaining aware of the demands on others and volunteering to help without being asked, as appropriate/ possible

Staff Services & Support

Coordinates space and facilities requests and needs, including booking permits and distribution of keys

Ensures leadership’s vision for physical climate, branding and beautification are met.

• Ensures the custodial staff are meeting expectation, such as physical safety compliance, cleaning, repairs, permits, events and physical climate
• Assists with and/or coordinates (1) moving and lifting of boxes and other deliveries, (2) small scale repair and maintenance needs and (3) set-up and cleaning of spaces
• Ensures organizing, inventory, and restocking of supplies and materials
• Coordinates usage & maintenance of machines (e.g. copiers, poster machines, laminators)
• Assists with technology (e.g. liaising with our IT vendor, navigating mandatory systems, check-out and return of materials, tracking student and staff tech inventory, etc.)
• Student Services & Support

Coordinates services with external partners related to meals, transportation, safety, uniforms, etc.

Assists with non-instructional student systems and processes such as attendance, school-wide systems (breakfast, lunch, recess, and dismissal), family meetings and conferences, assemblies and more.

Student Enrollment & Data Management

Supports in  all start-of-year enrollment and registration tasks