2026-2027 Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant

Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity while receiving a competitive salary opportunities for career and personal growth and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

Ednovate Background

Ednovate launched its first school in 2012. Since then weve grown to eight schools and are on a trajectory to reach 11 schools in just the next few years (you can read more about our schools here). Ednovate is committed to serving areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college-prep education by building tuition-free safe high-performing public schools driven to create positive multi-generational change.

We are made up of world travelers nacho connoisseurs KPOP business owners and Beyonce fans. We love LA and OC and were our students biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you Keep reading.

Position Overview

As an Operations Assistant at Ednovate you will be responsible for supporting operational excellence at your school site to ensure that the school is safe and efficient with resources readily available and aligned to educational priorities to enable the highest level of learning. You will be a friendly face for families staff visitors and students in your schools main office and will also support student data and attendance processes to ensure that every student is in school every day. This role is an exciting opportunity for an organized flexible team-oriented individual looking to create positive multigenerational change in a collaborative results-oriented environment. This is an hourly non-exempt role that reports to the Dean of Operations.

What Youll Do

• Support operational excellence. Support the operations team in meeting all school and network goals for operations including but not limited to maintaining student records meals cleanliness school safety and technology. Lead daily attendance phone calls support implementation of attendance intervention process and support reporting to authorizer and state.

• Provide top-notch customer service. Provide warm timely support to staff students visitors and families so they have a high-quality experience in every interaction. Manage the main office front desk including welcoming and directing families and visitors receiving phone calls and delivering messages supporting uniform sales and receiving and managing deliveries.

• Maintain operational compliance. Maintain accuracy of student data throughout the school year ensuring student files are complete and up to date and support preparation for Report Card Pickup. Follow all operational processes (including those for finance safety data and communication) with fidelity to meet authorizer state federal and audit requirements.

Who Youll Be

• Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students

• Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families

• Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy flexibility transparency and accountability

• Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families

• Resourceful persistent learner with a growth mindset constantly seeking to find a way or make one to master your craft and improve results.

Were Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred

• Experience working in operations customer service and/or in a K-12 school setting preferred

• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish required

Were Committed To Giving You

• A full-time hourly wage ($22 to $30 per hour commensurate with experience) and a comprehensive benefits package

• Medical dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options

• Paid family leave short-term disability and life insurance benefits

• Fitness and entertainment discounts

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• 403b retirement savings plan with company match

• A place to grow learn and be a part of the Ednovate family

We Believe in Inclusion

We aim to intentionally develop a schoolwide culture in which every student and teammate feels a sense of belonging. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

We know applying for a new job can be daunting and studies have shown that individuals from historically underrepresented communities may only apply to roles when they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. You may be just the person we need! If you have any questions about your application or interview process do not hesitate to email . We are here to help.