Operations Associate

Responsibilities

• Aid in establishing high standards of operational excellence across the school building.
• Contribute to the creation of operational systems and structures that facilitate the smooth functioning of the school.
• Support the student registration process, including handling paperwork and making calls.
• Assist in all recruitment efforts.
• Answer phones, take messages, place calls, and send mass communications.
• Initiate and track office supply orders, maintaining accurate records of orders and inventory.
• Create, distribute, and organize daily student bus check-ins and out, metro card management, and bussing.
• Coordinate and manage data analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate and manage all student transportation.
• Coordinate and manage events as directed by school leadership and/or network operations team.
• Help develop a warm, nurturing, and professional school culture.
• Maintain school systems and files: ATS, PowerSchool, Schoolmint, Parent Square, Scholarchip, and OPT.
• Coordinate Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) coverages and lunch coverages.
• Maintain compliance for immunizations.
• Perform additional duties as designated by the operations team.

Qualifications

• A “whatever it takes” attitude, centered in the notion of “children first.”
• Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of organizational skills; detail-oriented with the ability to follow through in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough understanding of best practices within school-based operations.
• Understanding of school student-achievement data and New York Charter School Standards.
• Ability to use tech platforms such as Kickboard, PowerSchool, and Google Drive to track data and communicate effectively with the school community.
• A deep belief that every child can succeed, and a willingness to uphold high expectations for students, staff, and oneself to ensure student success.
• Able to model social-emotional skills such as willingness to take feedback, hear new perspectives, and try new things in support of student growth.
• A willingness to engage in professional learning and development around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A leadership mindset focused on creating a thriving, joyful school community rooted in ICS Core Values, and modeling these values for others.

Perks & Benefits

• Weekly Wednesday half-day schedule for embedded professional development and planning.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and embedded coaching to continuously evolve on your educational journey.
• Unique class model: 18-20 students, all co-taught classes.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to be an integral part of our community, making a genuine difference and shaping the futures of our students.
• Students of ICS employees have access to after-care options.
• Free parking on campus.
• Competitive salary range: $55,000 - $55,000.
• Full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a school laptop, and commuter benefits for teachers commuting into Staten Island from the New York City area.