Operations Assistant (full-time)

Description Organization Overview Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student-regardless of race, zip code, or economic status - deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path. About our Team Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve. About the Role This role is year-round, on-site, full-time (40hrs/week) role - 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday - Friday. Starting Salary and Start Date: $19.35 - $23.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Your Impact The Operations Assistant is a member of the school's Operations Team and contributes to the success of the team. Support the front lobby and main office of the schoolEnsure that the lobby and main office reflect a professional, tidy appearanceGreet visitors and maintain visitor logSort and distribute staff mailMaintain a stock of office suppliesMonitor attendance and follow up with families on absences and tardies Manage the school's nutrition programPlace weekly orders for the nutrition program through the school's nutrition vendor, ensuring timeliness and accuracyManage the school's kitchen by rotating stock and ensuring the freshness of the food that is servedServe breakfast and lunch to students dailyTrack inventory of meals receivedManage the compliance of the school's nutrition program Provide administrative supportProvide support in assembling mailings and student supplies distribution each quarterMonitor the Copy Room for cleanlinessRestock the Copy Room and classrooms with suppliesSupport the Operations Associate, as required Serve as a productive member of Excel's Operations TeamSupport in-building operations projects as neededParticipate in weekly Operations Team meetingsParticipate in Operations Team professional developmentServe as a productive member of the Excel CommunityParticipate in generating and upholding Excel staff normsProvide coverage, as neededFollow the appropriate protocol when absent to request coverageMeaningfully participate in Operations Team meetings, school PD and Family Conferences QualificationsSpanish & English fluency requiredA high school diploma is required, Bachelor's degree preferred;This role requires ServSafe certification or the ability to become ServSafe certified;A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model;An unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model;The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work;An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.A high level of zest, grit, hope, gratitude, enthusiasm, tenacity, and humor. Preference will be given to applicants who also:Have experience in a public or charter school setting;Can speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture;Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A Typical Day 7:30-7:45 AM: Setup the breakfast cart with unitized breakfast and prepare for student arrival7:45-8:00 AM: Serve breakfast and monitor the school's attendance entry system while greeting students at arrival.8:00-9:00 AM: Reconcile attendance for the day in the Student Information System and follow-up with families who have absent or tardy students, while monitoring the Main Office for phone calls and visitors9:00-9:30 AM: Turn on the ovens to preheat to prepare lunch9:30-10:00 AM: Check on the Copy Room to restock copy paper, remove empty boxes, and restock supplies10:00-11:00 AM: Heat up lunches in the ovens and prepare the meal carts for lunch service11:00-12:30 PM: Serve lunch to students in the classroom12:30-1:00 PM: Breakdown the lunch carts and discard any perishable food. Rotate food in the school's kitchen to ensure freshness1:00-1:30 PM: Receive delivery of the next day's meal and check the inventory1:30-3:30 PM: Monitor the front office for guests and phone calls. Complete tasks and project work Mission AlignmentYou share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model;You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; andYou are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement. Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income. Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.