Overview
Part-Time Operations Associate SY2026-27 (NYS Pension Offered) Jobs in Central Islip at South Shore Charter School
DEPARTMENT: Operations
ROLE TYPE: Part Time
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Operations
START DATE: 2026-27 School Year
HOURS: 7:15am- 4:15pm + some out of school time responsibilities
COMPENSATION: Our salary range for the Operations Associate is $21-$25 dollars per hour (Please note that salaries are determined based on credentials and years of experience)
RETIREMENT PLAN: New York State Teacher Retirement Pension Plan (NYSTRS) offered to all employees.
SUMMMER INSTITUTE: All newly hired operations team members are required to attend our mandatory Professional Development training (August 12th – August 28th) (*Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm)
School Overview
South Shore Charter School is a newly approved K-5 tuition-free public charter school serving Suffolk County. Our mission is to cultivate in our students the tenacity, integrity, and curiosity needed to become innovative and socially responsible leaders, ready to face and solve the ever-changing challenges facing our society.
At South Shore Charter School, our educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that students must be active participants in the learning process to cultivate their authentic leadership skills. We believe that students learn best in environments where the teacher’s role is decreased, and students are challenged to take ownership of their learning. To accomplish our mission, we utilize curriculum programs that support an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning, emphasizing the student’s role in the learning process. Our curriculum programs cultivate innovative thinking by fostering curiosity, exploration, questioning and problem-solving.
Learn more about South Shore Charter School by visiting our website: www.southshorecharterschool.org
For the 2026-27 school year, we are seeking a part-time operations associate with high expectations of their work and of their colleagues’ and the willingness to engage in deep reflection and growth. Our team members are persistent, dedicated professionals, who are team players. Team members at South Shore Charter School are passionate about the development, learning and success of their teams, and relentless about attaining the best outcomes.
Start Date: 2026-27 School Year
Operations Associate Position Overview
- MUST Speak, read and write SPANISH fluently
- An Associate Degree is preferred; charter school experience is a plus.
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
- At least 2 years of administrative experience in a school setting.
- Knowledge of the synergistic roles of faculty, staff, students, and administrators as well as the school’s organizational structure
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Experience in dealing with sensitive matters and maintaining confidences
- Possesses unwavering integrity and trustworthiness; exercises sound judgment with a deep sensitivity to maintaining confidential information
- Excels at interpersonal relationships by listening attentively, building trust, communicating clearly, and interacting with others respectfully at all times
- Demonstrates very strong organizational skills and detail orientation, with a keen awareness that getting the details right is critical to organizational success
- Is a systems-oriented thinker who analyzes information thoughtfully and develops sustainable systems that promote efficiency and improve outcomes
Administrative Assistant Qualifications
- Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience with Powerschool Enrollment and Student Information System (a plus)
- Strong written and verbal communication
- 2+ years of work experience
Daily Communication
- Update student information and related systems, in the areas of personal contact information, health and emergency information, and parental permission as needed
- Receive and distribute all messages in a timely, efficient, detail oriented way
- Organize and facilitate timely, well-executed information requests
- Filing (paper and electronic) of all documents to support the work of our staff
- Notify families of any and all health concerns
- Prepare daily attendance in conjunction with our Student Information Manager
- Produce, verify and archive daily attendance reports. Communicate attendance information to Principal and other leaders, as appropriate, for family follow up.
- Organize distribution of parent communications including phone calls, written and web notifications.
- Maintain website, including email distribution, blog and pages updates, calendar, etc.
- Maintain accurate and updated phone lists for all classrooms, field trips, daily bus service and staff.
School-Wide Support
- Assist ill students by taking temperatures and communicating messages to family members, as appropriate
- Participate in a variety of staff development programs, including summer institute, throughout the year with a desire to grow and develop professionally.
- Assist with schoolwide events including assemblies, special programs, after school, etc.
Cultural Adherence:
- Work collaboratively with grade level and school-wide team to develop a culture of learning, both inside and outside of the classroom; Recognize the importance of living and teaching our core principles everyday; Consistently model a learning orientation for children and colleagues
- Perform other duties to support the ongoing development of South Shore , as deemed appropriate by school leadership
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Part-Time Operations Associate SY2026-27 (NYS Pension Offered)
Company: South Shore Charter School
Location: Central Islip
