Who We Are
Kwenda Collegiate Girls is a public, tuition-free, feminist K-8 girls’ school that reimagines public education with girls and gender non-conforming youth at the center.
Our school was born out of two values - love and liberation for BIPOC girl-identifying and young women (inclusive of trans and gender non-conforming youth). We believe our kids deserve safe spaces of affirmation, rigor, and healing - that raise them up to be autonomous decision-makers in their own lives.
We are a slow growth school opening our doors in Brooklyn, NY in Fall 2025 to students in kindergarten and first grade.
Where You'll Come In
Kwenda Collegiate Girls is seeking a founding Family & Community Operations Associate. This position would be full-time and report to the school’s Associate Director, Operations. At Kwenda Collegiate Girls, our commitment to operational excellence is not just about exceptionally designed spreadsheets and trackers (although we can talk trackers for days!). For us operational excellence is an expression of love. Our team believes that all students, regardless of background, deserve to learn in beautiful, efficient, world-class facilities where they can focus on learning and educators can focus on teaching. None of this is possible without a world-class Operations team.
As the Family & Community Operations Associate, you’ll be a vital member of such a world-class Operations team. You'll be the friendly face that greets our families, the warm voice on the phone, and the organizational wizard behind our smooth operations. Before our grand opening in Fall 2025, you'll be our community-building superstar, and once we're up and running, you'll be an important part of the operational glue that holds everything together. Beginning in January, the primary responsibility of the role is to create a warm and friendly welcome to families that show interest in our school, organize and attend family-facing events, and assist with readying the school building for opening. Once our school opens, responsibilities will broaden to include operating and maintaining a welcoming and efficient main office, managing student data, and providing operational support to Kwenda staff.
How You'll Have an Impact
Before Fall 2025 (Year Zero; January 2025-August 2025):
- Foster relationships with students, families, and other stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders feel welcomed, informed, and included in the Kwenda community
- Serve as an ambassador for the Kwenda brand by organizing and attending engaging family/community events
- Serve as a liaison for our daycare and community partnerships, keeping them up to date on Kwenda milestones and tabling for student recruitment
- Assist the Associate Director of Operations with reaching Year 0 Operations Goals
- Assist with preparing the Kwenda school building for opening
- Please note: As part of our community engagement efforts to share information about Kwenda's exceptional educational offerings, you'll participate in regular outreach activities. These often involve extended periods of being on your feet, moving through the community, and occasionally handling materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
After Fall 2025 (Year 1 of school operation and beyond)
- Collaborate with our staff to maintain exceptional operational standards across the school, while implementing school-wide processes that optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Seamlessly and professionally handle all incoming and outgoing communication between scholars, families and staff (including mailings, letters, phone calls, and emails)
- Assist with student enrollment and student record maintenance throughout the year
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the school on all phone communication including, but not limited to, answering the phones and taking messages
- Assist with student attendance data and records (as needed)
- Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events and activities as needed
- Generate content and prepare our weekly family newsletter
- Track completion of parent and student-facing surveys, RSVPs, permission slips, and other relevant documentation
Student Recruitment (all Kwenda employees)
- Contribute to the school's student recruitment efforts, recognizing that all Kwenda team members play a role in attracting and retaining students as the school grows
- Collaborate with the recruitment team to develop compelling narratives and strategies that showcase the school's unique value proposition and resonate with prospective families
- Participate in recruitment events and initiatives, leveraging personal networks and community connections to help the school meet its enrollment targets
We're Excited About You Because
- You excel at building and maintaining positive relationships with diverse groups of people
- You possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- You're proficient with technology and can efficiently manage student information systems
- You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and can adapt your style to various audiences
- You're passionate about education and creating opportunities for young girls and gender non-conforming youth
- You demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- You thrive in dynamic environments and can effectively manage multiple priorities
- You bring a strong sense of cultural competency and a commitment to education rooted in gender justice
- You have experience in or a strong interest in school operations and family engagement
- You're committed to personal and professional growth, always seeking to improve your skills and knowledge
Why We Think We're a Cool Place to Work
- Generous 403b Match: We support your future with a solid retirement savings plan.
- Carrot Family Formation Benefits: We offer Carrot Fertility family formation benefits to support your personal and family goals.
- Comprehensive Medical Plans: We provide 100% free comprehensive medical coverage for individuals to ensure your health and well-being are fully covered.
- MacBook Air: You'll be equipped with a MacBook Air to help you excel in your role.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Take advantage of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to help manage your student loans.
- Fully Stocked Staff Lounge
- Unique opportunity to create a brand new school
- Relocation assistance (as needed)
How to Apply
Does this role sound like a good fit? Submit your application here.
Compensation: The salary scale for this position is $59,000-$64,000. Compensation is based on salary scales. New hires can expect a starting salary near the start of this range based on relevant experience, NYS teacher certification status, and internal equity.
Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
