Temporary Operations Associate (Spanish-Speaking)

Who are we?

Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts that prepares all students for high school, college, and life. We are driven by the belief that all children deserve a world-class education and that they can and will achieve when provided with high expectations, rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture. 

Overview

From September to March, the Temporary Operations Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school. This flexible team member will provide administrative, operational, and family-facing support across multiple departments, helping to keep systems organized, communication clear, and events running seamlessly. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and ready to step in wherever needed to support the school community.

What does an Operations Associate do?

The general duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Support daily school operations by covering the main office and completing administrative tasks such as data entry, copying, filing, and mailings.


• Provide scheduling, communication, and administrative support for meetings, events, and compliance-related processes involving staff, families, and external partners.


• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and data in school systems, ensuring timely documentation, reporting, and follow-up.


• Communicate regularly with families about school events, attendance, and meetings, including providing Spanish interpretation and translation when needed.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the school’s operations leadership team.

What makes a great Operations Associate at our school?

• Excellent communication skills—produces clear written work and communicates effectively with students, families, teachers, and staff.


• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish with the ability to translate and interpret confidently across a variety of contexts.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong systems to promote excellent follow-through while managing multiple priorities.


• Takes initiative—comfortable working independently, but responsive to direction and feedback.


• Proficient with Google applications, with the flexibility to adapt to new systems as needed.


• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment that sometimes requires adaptability and creative problem-solving.

Who should apply?

Our community and student body are diverse, and we believe that we can best achieve our mission when our leadership, teachers, and staff reflect our students’ identities. Therefore, we are committed to being a diverse organization at all levels. With this in mind, we encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply. 

We do have a few requirements and preferred qualifications for this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.


• Previous administrative experience, ideally in a school or education setting.


• Familiarity working with databases/information systems (preferred).

Compensation & Schedule

The annual salary range for this position is $48,000 to $55,000 based on demonstrated experience at this level.  The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:25-3:50. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Springfield Preparatory Charter School provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.