The mission of all of KIPP Massachusetts schools is to create an environment where students develop the academic skills, intellectual habits, and character traits necessary to maximize their potential in high school, college, and the world beyond. Our program is based on:

• A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
• High regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
• An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
• A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.

What We Do

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, English Language Learners, and students who receive special education services.

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Vision

At KIPP Massachusetts, we believe that Knowledge is Power. Every day, our team and family have the opportunity to either perpetuate systems of oppression or disrupt them. We are compelled by the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Therefore, we continuously commit to operating as an anti-racist organization.  Read more at Diversity Equity Inclusivity Vision.

Who We Are

KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA.  Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.

In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter.  Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 66% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 23% are Black, and 11% are other races/ethnicities.

KIPP Academy Boston(serving grades K-8) operates under our Boston charter. Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district, K-8. 68% of our students in Boston are Black, 30% are Hispanic and 2% are other races/ethnicities.

Across both districts, in the school year, 2020-2021 KIPP Massachusetts will serve over 2,100 students.

KIPP National

KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, or KIPP National, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students.  KIPP National has a 25-year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.

There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states plus the District of Columbia educating over 100,000 students on their path to and through college and career.  We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.

All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students.  KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange, commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.

Special Projects Coordinator

KIPP MA is looking for a committed and culturally competent Special Projects Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple ongoing projects at the same time. The Special Projects Coordinator (SPC) supports day-to-day operations at their school campus by creating, implementing, and maintaining systems including but not limited to event and field trip coordination, building aesthetics, purchasing of school materials and supplies, volunteer coordination, and space reservations, among other operational duties as needed. The SPC will also flexibly support the Operations Team with additional tasks and systems, such as testing, enrollment, transportation, and front desk operations. Reporting to the Director of School Operations (DSO) or Operations Manager,, this role is critical for helping to create a professional and authentic environment of joy, excellence, care, and community where educators can make long-term transformative outcomes for students. By managing school-based operations, teachers can teach more efficiently and effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

School and Community Activities and Involvement

• Build strong, positive relationships with teachers, families, vendors, and volunteers
• Execute school-based initiatives, projects and programs in collaboration with the Director of School Operations and other members of the OPs team
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including but not limited to:
  • Assist front desk team with answering phone calls and fielding questions from families
  • Assist Ops team with tasks as needed
  • Cover lunch/recess when necessary
  • Assist with late pick ups when needed

School-Based Operations

• Coordinate logistics for school field trips and events, in partnership with school leadership and families

  • Create project plans with vision, action items, budget calculations, etc
  • Purchase all materials/supplies for events
  • Create & track permission slips
  • Seek out the best prices for all services and materials

• Maintain a beautiful school building

  • Create and maintain neat and informative bulletin boards
  • Organize common spaces and lost & found 
  • Stock and tidy copy stations

• Manage purchasing for school materials and event supplies

  • Maintain supply inventory with weekly assessments and re-stocking orders
  • Fulfill staff order requests
  • Seek out the best prices for all services and materials
  • Track spending by department 

• Oversee campus space reservations

  • Check space request form daily
  • Coordinate conflicting space requests professionally 
  • Post space reservations schedules weekly

• Invest teachers, students, and families in school-wide systems

  • Lead key components of arrival and dismissal
  • Serve lunch in the cafeteria when necessary
  • Support students during lunch and recess when necessary

Regional Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, and perform repetitive hand and arm motions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• Commitment to anti-racism and equity
• High degree of flexibility
• Ability to gracefully receive and implement feedback
• Growth mindset and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and sense of humor (preference, not required)
• A sense of humility
• Associate’s Degree required
• Prior direct K-12 teaching or education program experience ideal
• KIPP MA requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved by KIPP MA for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). 
• Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Compensation

The starting base salary range for this exempt position is $40,000 to $55,000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week) with a $1,000 signing bonus—and $2,000 retention and $3,000 longevity bonuses in subsequent years. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.

Application process

External candidates: If you do not currently work for the KIPP MA team, please visit our job board at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/massachusetts and complete an online application.

1. The KIPP MA Recruitment Team will select candidates to move forward to the video/phone screen interview stage.

2. Following the phone interview, the KIPP MA team will invite qualified candidates to interview with KIPP MA School or Regional Office Teams. 

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.