Operations Assistant

Our Operations Team is the backbone of the school, running all non-instructional aspects of the organization—aspects which must be firmly in place for instruction to flourish. Our Operations Team furthers our mission by reliably developing and maintaining efficient school operations systems, freeing the instructional staff to sharpen their focus on scholar achievement. 

Position Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, Operations Assistants perform a wide variety of tasks. With exposure to every non-instructional function in the school, Operations Assistants build a range of skills. Responsibilities vary by school and personal skills, but may include:  

Communications

·       Acts as external liaison for the school

·       Answers phones and greets visitors

·       Conveys key messages to families

Facilities 

·       Maintains the daily operations of the main office

·       Supports maintenance of school environment as needed

·       Troubleshoots technology issues in-house and coordinates with external technical support

Supplies

·       Orders supplies for teachers, students, and administrators as needed

·       Maintains organization and inventory of supply closets

·       Distributes supplies to staff

Student Emergencies

·       Responsible for student bathroom and medical emergencies (taking sick child to health clinic),

·       As well as some light clean up

Shipping/Receiving/Distribution

·       Receives and signs for deliveries

·       Ensures delivery to proper staff member 

Student Records

·       Collects student attendance daily and inputs into the Student Information System

·       Updates Uniform Compliance database daily

·       Maintains student files in compliance with the Department of Education

·       Enters a variety of data into data trackers and excel spreadsheets

Food Services

·       Responsible for meals attendance

·       Delivers classroom snacks

·       Assists administration with the operation of breakfast and lunch

Photocopying

·       Makes and delivers photocopies to teachers

·       Assists in maintenance and repair of copy machines and printers

Transportation