Operations Specialist

About the role

The Operations Specialist position at Rocketship Public Schools is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal at the school site. They also ensure students maintain culturally appropriate behavior during these activities.

Responsibilities

• Arrange set-up and clean-up for all food items, supplies, equipment, food preparation and serving areas
• Collect payment for food items for students and staff as needed (e.g. cash)
• Maintain cafeteria records and reports as required for local, state, and federal guidelines
• Respond to inquiries of students and parents regarding the type and/or cost of meals
• Supervise and monitor students during assigned recess periods
• Implement all site rules and safety regulations within the structure of the Rocketship classroom culture
• Report any unsafe conditions, including equipment, to administrators immediately
• Ensure a safe and effective arrival/dismissal for all students before and after school hours
• Utilize appropriate disciplinary procedures and techniques in accordance with the school site discipline plan
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training as deemed necessary for the position

Qualifications

• Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
• Passion for working with children
• Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children
• Frequent use of hands and fingers, handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally climbing ladders
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Moderate to high noise level in the work environment

Compensation

$18.50 - $22 an hour