2024-2025 | Facilities and Operations Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : What is Boston Prep?

What is Boston Prep?

Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public district, made up of a single-site middle and high school. In 2023-2024, our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families.

The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, we welcome all students via an impartial public lottery, and hold the same high expectations and ambitions for all of our students, including those with special needs and English language learners.

What Do We Believe?

At Boston Prep, our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a four-year college and embody, in thought and action, lifelong ethical growth.

We foster an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, as demonstrated by our extended school day and school year.

We believe that to do this work effectively, relationships are the heart of our community and an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving our community effectively.

To achieve our ambitious goals, our approach includes six essential beliefs that we believe leads to our success :

• We have an exceptional adult team; we are One Team .
• We hold high expectations for all students.
• We foster ethical growth, inside and outside of the classroom.
• We have an invested, passionate student culture, balanced by structure and joy.
• We offer a range of support, academic, social, and emotional, to all students.
• We ensure college persistence through a number of student and alumni support.

What Do We Value?

Our mission guides Boston Prep and our values guide how we work together as a One Team. Our values hold us accountable to ourselves, to one another, to our students, and to our families.

They remind us of how we strive to do the work of our achieving mission together, united as a One Team. Our One Team’s values :

• We are mission driven.
• Everyone is here for the same reasons.
• Organizational changes are required to achieve the mission.
• We believe all of us, in every step of our journey, have room to improve.
• Staff actions drive student results.

Who Are We Looking For?

At Boston Prep, we believe that every teacher has the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students feel seen, heard, and valued.

As a teacher with us, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation, while also making a meaningful impact on your own career.

You embody the mindset that kids do well if we believe they can .

We recognize that representation matters, and we strive to ensure that our students see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders.

We believe that a team of diverse leaders and teaching staff enhances our students' educational experience and fosters a deeper sense of belonging.

As a teacher at Boston Prep, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

We are committed to providing our teachers with the coaching and resources they need to thrive. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

As a Facilities and Operations Associate

Key Responsibilities of the Role :

Facilities Tasks

• Assist Director of Operations (DOO) in ensuring that work is completed by contractors and outside vendors, that feedback is communicated when necessary and as needed, that problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly with janitorial staff and management to ensure seamless daily operations; facilities and grounds remains safe and clean throughout the day
• Assist partners and contractors, as needed : HVAC, locksmith, exterminator, plumber, electrician, elevator technician, etc.

under the direct supervision of DOO

• Effectively deliver on as many on-site maintenance needs as is possible
• Hands-on repairs (painting, patching) and routine maintenance (lockers, window-shades, keys, etc.).
• Regular start of year and end of year upgrades, as needed
• Miscellaneous work related to general school site upkeep
• Effectively assist on inspections related to relevant systems, ensuring that Boston Prep remains in compliance and in good standing
• fire department, sprinkler systems, HVAC, water department, fire extinguishers, health department, building department, smoke detectors, elevators, owners insurance
• Regularly complete building walks to ensure facilities are up to standard, document maintenance needs, and coordinate repairs (all spaces are safe, functional, and clean, free of graffiti and damage, painting needs are addressed promptly, etc.)
• Supports seasonal facilities project plans and responds to facilities requests as the initial point person

Furniture Tasks

• Assist DOO to ensure all furniture is set up in all spaces by the last day of August Orientation and as needed throughout the year for events
• Maintain all furniture in good working order (desks, desk glides, cabinets, etc.)
• Partner with professional moving company to ensure all furniture is located to the correct locations, including storage units
• Record and maintain accurate inventory of all Boston Prep storage units

Classroom Set-up

Work with operations team to ensure all classroom spaces and facilities are ready for students at all points of the school year, including re-stocking supplies for teachers and regular classroom checks

Additional Operational Responsibilities

• Daily duties, as assigned
• Assisting with schoolwide coverage, approximately 10-15 hours per week
• Supporting with other operations projects
• Supporting with translation
• Supporting the school with daily assigned duties and serve on the Emergency Response Team
• Additional projects assigned by the Director of Operations or other school leaders

Building of School Culture

• Facilitating an advisory group of 10-15 students weekly
• Partnering with team members, students and families, to actively uproot racism and inequality in our community
• Modeling empathy, embodying the mindset that kids do well if they can
• Upholding school and grade level systems and structures with fidelity
• Assuming extracurricular responsibilities, if desired

Maintenance of Organizational Culture

• Actively engaging in one’s learning; seeking and acting on feedback regularly
• Actively pursuing professional development, inside and outside of the school
• Collaborating with other teachers and school leaders to advance the school’s mission

This role is a 12-month role. Applicants must possess the drive, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit to contribute to an outstanding urban public school and community.

Boston Prep is committed to a diverse workplace.

For more information, please visit our website at www.bostonprep.org.

One Mission. One Team. One School. We are Boston Prep.

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At Boston Preparatory School we acknowledge barriers to opportunities that exist within the job seeking market. Many potential candidates shy away from applying due to lack of confidence in their skills and imposter syndrome.

As we do our part to dismantle these barriers within our own recruitment processes, we encourage candidates from all walks of life, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to apply and make positive change within the lives of our students.