School Operations Assistant (Full-Time)

KIPP SoCal Public Schools Job OpportunityKIPP 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 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 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.Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.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 it's 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.This position operates during the instructional year (August - June) with the summer off (July).This is a continuous job opening with no final closing date to collect ongoing applications, fill multiple open slots, and/or build a candidate pool for anticipated openings.OpportunityEnsure that the school nutrition programs run smoothly and safelySet up arrival/dismissalSet up breakfast and/or lunch area daily, including distributing meals to students (no cooking or food preparation required) and following all required proceduresSet up and take down play equipment and materialsProvide opportunities for students to play organized games during recessSupport and supervise students to resolve conflicts independentlySupervise students as they eat and playCommunicate with teachers and staff regarding students' behaviorSupports office operations as neededQualificationsHigh school diploma or above preferredStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage large groups of young children and communicate with them in a nurturing, patient, and loving mannerUnquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP SoCal Schools and its valuesFluency in Spanish is preferred but not requiredPerksFull-time, non-exempt, hourlyStarting hourly rate of $20 per hour100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employerEmployer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCalVoluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave, and vacationOther great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, 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.