School Building Operations Manager - City Garden Montessori
St. Louis, MO 63110
About the Job
City Garden Montessori School (City Garden) is the only Montessori charter school in Missouri, and we are one of the highest-performing charter schools in the state. Our team possesses passion and determination to implement the Montessori approach to educating children in a diverse, public school environment. City Garden is committed to being an anti-biased, anti-racist community and seeks others who are passionate about these values. We are committed to fostering excellence for all City Garden children.
At City Garden we are redefining public education, reimagining community, and reinvigorating our world.
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, City Garden is in its 17th year as a charter school, having received a second 10 Year Charter with the state of Missouri in 2017. We began in 2008 with 53 students; now, we have over 600 children in preschool through eighth grade. As we grow, we continue to seek individuals to join us who share our vision for academic excellence for all children and holistic Montessori education, rooted in equity and social justice.
About the PositionThe following represents a summary of the responsibilities of this position. A detailed job description may be downloaded HERE.
At City Garden we are redefining public education, reimagining community, and reinvigorating our world.
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, City Garden is in its 17th year as a charter school, having received a second 10 Year Charter with the state of Missouri in 2017. We began in 2008 with 53 students; now, we have over 600 children in preschool through eighth grade. As we grow, we continue to seek individuals to join us who share our vision for academic excellence for all children and holistic Montessori education, rooted in equity and social justice.
About the Position
The Building Operations Manager (BOM) is responsible for supporting, implementing, and managing all non-academic operational aspects of the school building and school day. They will build on a student-centered environment that fosters relationships and promotes continual growth for students and staff.
The BOM will report to the COO and will also partner with the Lead Building Operations Manager, the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) principal and staff, and the network administrative team. This is a 12-month administrative position.
Responsibilities
The BOM will report to the COO and will also partner with the Lead Building Operations Manager, the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) principal and staff, and the network administrative team. This is a 12-month administrative position.
Responsibilities
Supervise administrative and maintenance staff assigned to your building, such as:
- School Administrative Assistant / Front Desk
- Other administrative support staff
- Maintenance personnel
- Arrival
- Dismissal
- Ensuring adequate support for teacher breaks and absences
- Assisting HR with the onboarding all new staff
- Assigning daily support staff as needed
- Developing contingency plans for staff outages; securing substitute staff when necessary
- Participate in the hiring process for all school support positions
- Supporting the entry, accuracy and integrity of the student records and school data (i.e. Infinite Campus SIS and other systems used to capture and maintain information)
- Daily inspection of property to ensure safe and clean physical spaces
- Communication with cleaning vendor to ensure spaces are properly clean each morning
- Working with school leaders and all academic staff on establishing a culture of cleanliness (prepared environment)
- Ensure all inspections and maintenance regarding safety and compliance tasks are scheduled and completed with minimal disruption of the school day
- Establish, schedule, document, and enforce all school safety procedures
- Schedule Safety Drills: Fire, Tornado, Intruder, Earthquake, and other.
- Create safe entry and exit procedures for:
- Staff
- Guests and volunteers
- Vendors (package delivery, etc.)
Serve as Primary contact for any facility-related technical issues with computers, HVAC, PA, alarms, key fobs, WIFI, etc.
Oversight and Support
- Assist in the entry and maintenance of the student records and school data
- Manage planning and execution of school special events in the school building (s)(i.e. staff professional development, report card night, family/parent events, etc.)
- Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least 3 – 5 years of overall professional experience; ideally 2 an administrative/ support role within a public school
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Proven ability to supervise, schedule and evaluate staff
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Google Workplace – especially calendar, AND Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience working with diverse populations, with direct knowledge of and commitment to anti-bias and antiracism practices
- Being child-centered, flexible, and willing to do whatever it takes for our students
- An aptitude for creating a thoughtful and inspiring team culture
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to details
This position offers a salary ranging from $48,000.00 to $55,000.00 based on level of education and years of relevant experience.
Benefits
City Garden offers a range of benefits for Full-time employees such as:
- Generous Paid Time-off (Fall, Winter and Spring school breaks, holidays, and additional days)
- Paid Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance)
- Pre-Tax savings for family health premium costs
- Retirement Plan
- Enrollment preference to City Garden Montessori for child(ren) grades K through 8 who reside in Missouri
- Discount tuition for our Preschool program
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