School Operations Coordinator
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness racism oppression and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
You Should Apply If
Youre passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment for students and families. You enjoy connecting with people and have a strong knack for detail oriented organization. But in everything you do you put relationships first. You love building lasting relationships with students staff and families creating trust respect and accountability for the success of our students and our schools.
What Youll Do
- The School Operations Coordinator will support the school operations team in the day-to-day operations. They will have a significant role in creating and implementing policies systems and procedures. They will establish a school culture centered on our core values and ensure our students climb the mountain to and through college.
- School Systems: Provide logistical support and coordination for field trips and end of year field lessons. Be first responder to teacher calls for support in the classroom. Support planning and execution of school-wide events and fundraisers. Coordinate purchasing/distribution for materials and services (e.g. field trips uniforms office supplies and teacher supplies) as assigned by Assistant School Leader of Operations. Support the School Nutrition Program when needed (e.g. meal application entry monthly meal calendar submission daily meal count reporting monthly compliance documentation submission and meal balance collection). Support student health services when needed and report major injuries and other school incidents (e.g. administer basic first aid maintain medication authorization forms and distribute medication maintain injury reports and contact parents as necessary). Supports daily attendance procedures and works with the Registrar to ensure the accuracy of students daily attendance. Supports the goal of achieving a high ADA by communicating attendance expectations to families and assisting in other activities. Supports all school-based communication systems (i.e. School Messenger). Organizes secures and maintains a pristine office space and environment
- Facilities Management: Oversees completion of all facilities request submitted at the school. Coordinates with janitorial day porter regarding daily janitorial needs. Ensure trash removal/recycling and copier requests are managed efficiently. Assists in preparing facilities for the upcoming school year (e.g. bulletin boards signage)
- Student Family and Staff Relations: Builds relationships with families to keep them well-informed and support their needs. Translates and distributes school correspondence including but not limited to: letters memos and weekly bulletins. Assists in the translation of parent meetings including Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Student Information Enrollment & Recruitment: Works with Registrar to ensure emergency medical and contact information for all students is up-to-date. Works with Registrar to ensure school has complete and current immunization records for all students. Ensures confidentiality and security of office space files and all information pertaining to students parents staff and community. Supports the collection of student interest forms. Assists the Registrar in managing family communication pre and post lottery (sends interested families notifications of lottery events sends lottery results letters to families contacts families when student admission status changes). Supports the distribution and collection of enrollment packets to families of admitted students
Youll Be Qualified If You Have
- Minimum of associates degree or two years of coursework at an institution of higher learning preferred; bachelors degree preferred
- Spanish fluency (verbal oral written) preferred
- Strong customer service skills is required
- 2 or more years of full time working experience in a fast-paced office environment
- Experience in proper office procedures including filing answering the telephone professionally photocopying greeting all visitors cordially and handling information with confidentiality
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Prior experience working with students in an academic or recreational setting preferred
Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following
- Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
- Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA Compton and San Diego
- Support and care from fellow teachers administrators and regional team members
- Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager
Working with Us Means the Following Perks
- Full-time position with a $21/hour rate a generous benefits package
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance Supplemental Life Accident Short Term Disability etc.)
- Generous paid time off program includes 22 holidays sick leave and vacation
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account EAP college tuition benefits program through Guardian Dental plan etc.)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in under-resourced communities in Los Angeles to lead choice-filled lives. We are part of the nationwide KIPP network of 224 schools across t ... View more
