Achievement First

Education

OperationsAssistant

$0–0k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Operations Assistant at Achievement First. Skills: Front-Office Management, Student Information System, School Communications. Serve as gatekeeper. Address questions”

Industry & Context.

Education

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or equivalent required, 40 hours/week schedule

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree or Administrative experience highly preferred, Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

What You'll Do.

Minimize interruptions

Receive mail and shipments

Distribute mail and shipments

Maintain office environment

Reconcile student attendance daily

Maintain student contact information

Update student demographic information

Manage student issues

Process late arrivals

Follow up with absent students

Assist with student tests

Produce student attendance reports

Produce disciplinary reports

Produce honor roll reports

Produce other reports

Compile data for reports

Post school documents to Shared Server

Fulfill staff supply requests

Maintain office equipment

Ensure copiers are operational

Stock copiers with toner

Stock copiers with paper

Conduct weekly supply inventory checks

Conduct equipment checks

Restock supplies as necessary

Support stocking paper

Assist with campus preparation

Assist with coordination of school events

Assist with test administration

Assist with test processing

Assist with production of school memos

Assist with distribution of school memos

Assist with filing documents

Assist with filing records

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Operations team; Student Services Manager; Director of School Operations

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

School Year: 2026-27 Start Date: 7/15/2026 Hourly rate: $17-$20 Schedule: ~ 7:30-3:30 pm (Full-time, 40 hours/week) About Achievement First: Across our growing network of high-performing public charter schools, our students in historically underserved communities enter our doors seeking a great education. We are looking for you. We are a network of innovators, of dedicated educators committed to pursuing excellence for ourselves and our students, of content nerds with a deep knowledge and love of subject matter, and of advocates with an unwavering commitment to inspiring all students to reach the high expectations that help them succeed. We believe in the fierce urgency of now. In our classrooms, our students benefit from high-quality, rigorous, and engaging instruction infused with a contagious enthusiasm for both the content and the learning process. Our students know they can and will achieve, and every day we work to provide them with opportunities for deep intellectual engagement across all subjects and content areas. Our students will graduate from top colleges and universities and then will have access to all of the life and leadership opportunities that flow from a great education. Our students will change the world. About the Role: The Operations Assistant is the face of the Achievement First campus and a key member of the school’s operations team. The primary responsibility of the Operations Assistant is to operate a welcoming and efficient main office. The Operations Assistant will work closely with the Director of School Operations and report directly to them. The ideal candidate is a highly personable, systematic, and extremely organized worker-bee who deeply believes in the Achievement First school model and is committed to helping build a network of high-performing schools. Responsibilities of the Operation Assistant will include, but are not limited to: Front-Office Management Welcome visitors; serve as a gatekeeper to address questions and minimize

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