24-25 High School Operations Manager

We are seeking talented, committed, culturally competent Operations Managers (OM) candidates to join our High School, KIPP Dubois Collegiate Academy (KDCA) for the 2024-25 school year.

About Us

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to partnering with students and families to disrupt systemic educational inequity and create a future without limits. Over 120,000 students attend one of the 280 KIPP schools that operate in 27 regions across the United States. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads seven schools serving approximately 2,800 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students

Our Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KPPS

We know that talented, committed, culturally competent educators have the power to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges them each day. We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and community where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP –

• Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
• Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators working together in service of children
• Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
• Believe school should be a joyful, affirming space for both children and adults
• Believe that strong relationships and precise preparation are critical to increasing learning outcomes
• Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
• Enjoy a competitive, comprehensive health benefits package, a 403B retirement matching program, tuition reimbursement to pursue certification, and free access to financial advising services

The Operations Manager works in a single KIPP Philly school and provides critical support for the school’s teachers, leaders, students, and families. The Operations Manager is part of a school’s Operations Team, which as a collective is responsible for creating and ensuring organization, structure, and accountability within the school’s systems and processes; they keep the school running smoothly while enabling our teachers and school leaders to focus on student growth and achievement. We are looking for an Operations Manager with a passion for logistics, who thrives on creative problem-solving and is eager to provide the behind-the-scenes support essential to our schools’ success. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operation of the school office. The hours of this position are 7:20 A.M.- 4:30 P.M., Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (for only a handful of Saturdays across the year). This is a 12-month position. The Operations Manager reports directly to the school’s Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement effective office systems to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ensure that all attendance and student information is accurately recorded in PowerSchool; support with attendance intervention plans, including follow up with parents/guardians
• Assist with recruitment of new students; complete enrollment and registration for students to ensure school meets enrollment goal and all required paperwork is on file; maintain school district enrollment system (Infinite Campus)
• Coordinate with the school district and bus company to manage student bus routes and problem solve any transportation issues
• Perform administrative duties including filing, faxing, copying, documenting office procedures, ordering and maintaining teacher/student supplies (including student uniforms) while staying in budget
• Coordinate school tours for parents, guests and other visitors; assist with all special events.
• Participate in school planning and professional development in July and August
• Supervise students as needed during meals, dismissal, and school-wide meetings
• Cover extra responsibilities when other operations team members are absent.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians.
• Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive daily, weekly, and monthly priorities
• Provide additional administrative assistance and professional support as needed per the Director of Operations

Qualifications & Credentials

• Love and see the high potential of all children
• Self-awareness and ability to reflect on your practice, biases, and leans
• Cultural competence and commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and eradicating anti-Blackness
• Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
• Solutions-orientation; ability and eagerness to adapt to and manage the unexpected and solve problems
• Flexible and friendly; able to adapt to change and work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate excellent responsibility, attention to detail, organizational and communication skills
• Results-driven mindset; takes initiative, manages multiple priorities, and gets the job done
• Strong computer literacy
• Administrative experience required
• Experience in an education setting preferred
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
  • PA State Police Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance
  • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Compensation

• Staff salaries at KPPS are competitive, equitable, and predictable
• All staff members enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (for employees and their families) included, along with a 403B matching program and access to free financial advising services.

Note To Applicants

KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.