Operations Associate - Houston Classical

Title: Operations Associate

Reports To: Director of Operations

Compensation: $48,000 - $54,000 per year

Status: Exempt

Our School 

Houston Classical Charter School (“Houston Classical”) was chartered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to open in Houston in August 2020 beginning with kindergarten and first grade. The school has an accomplished and committed Board, which includes a founding Board and a Head of School. We are looking for experienced, dedicated, and motivated individuals who are excited by the challenge of being part of a new school. Houston Classical is founded on the idea that scholars can learn at a high level notwithstanding their zip code or background.

Mission of Houston Classical

Houston Classical’s mission is to ensure all scholars PreK-8 are successful through a classical approach, rigorous academics, character development, and structured environment to ensure success in high school, college and in life.

The Role

The Operations Associate plays a pivotal role in the leadership and management of Houston Classical’s operations and logistics. This position oversees day-to-day operations, collaborates with a variety of vendors and our back-office provider. The Operations Associate is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient logistical and operational systems, enabling our leaders and teachers to concentrate on enhancing scholar learning and achieving positive outcomes.
 

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages all operational needs of the school, including the facility, all financial operations, entrance and exit procedures, attendance, school food, record-keeping, and human resource functions
• Creates a detailed start-up checklist and ordering list to ensure that the school starts each year prepared and fully stocked
• Manages and oversees the school’s physical condition through daily, weekly, and monthly audits
• Ensures school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, charter contracts, state education mandates (including staff fingerprinting), teacher certification, and all federal and state workplace regulations
• Ensures school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, charter contracts, state education mandates (including staff fingerprinting), teacher certification, and all federal and state workplace regulations
• Tracks scholar admission applications and maintains waitlist
• Acts as the primary liaison with the back-office provider for the day-to-day management of the budget, payroll, purchasing procedures, tracking, and financial reporting
• Acts as the primary liaison with the school’s technology firm
• Co-leads in the planning and execution of school events
• Creates and manages logistical systems within the academic program
• Assists with school-wide transitions and routines until completely internalized by scholars and staff
• Staffs the main office when Office Coordinator is unavailable or not present, and ensures the smooth operation of the main office, including mailings, attendance reporting, office machine maintenance, etc.
• Connect with families around issues of education for their students
• Work a non-traditional schedule (evenings, weekends, select holidays)
• Manages relationships with all operations vendors, including food services and custodial services
• Steps in as a leader on ad hoc tasks and projects wherever necessary to build a strong school environment
• Upholds an environment of high expectations environment in Main Office and all parts of the school
• Ensures the physical and emotional safety of all scholars and staff by consistently evaluating the school culture and environment
• Special Projects or other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the School Principal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• 2 years of operations experience preferred
• A commitment to working with underserved, urban youth
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff
• Able to create processes for operational systems for a growing and developing school
• Open to feedback, desire to continue development as a professional and willingness to take responsibility for scholar outcomes and achievement
• Alignment with school’s mission and core values
• Must have a high work ethic and strong moral principles
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record
• Available to work an occasional Saturday for special events

Houston Classical offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Houston Classical is an equal opportunity employer

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