About KIPP LA Schools

KIPP Comienza Community Prep Operations Aide

KIPP LA Schools is a non-profit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, college- preparatory public charter schools. Our schools, which serve elementary and middle school students in East and South Los Angeles, are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of 162 schools in 20 states and DC. KIPP schools are dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.

KIPP LA’s mission is to teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life. Through the success of our students, the KIPP LA team and family will serve as a model of excellence and collaborate with others to raise the quality of education in Los Angeles.

KIPP LA’s schools feature a “no shortcuts, no excuses” philosophy and a strong culture of achievement. Our curricula are designed to provide students a well-rounded education, with sufficient time dedicated to academics, the arts, enrichment, and physical education. KIPP LA’s educators are committed to continually improving their teaching skills, and to giving students the support and motivation they need to excel in school and beyond.

In the 2014-15 school year, KIPP LA will operate eleven schools – five elementary and six middle - and will serve approximately 3,800 students. KIPP LA is currently expanding, over the next five years, we will more than triple the number of students we serve and more than double the number of schools in our region.

About KIPP Comienza Community

KIPP Comienza Community Prep opened in the summer of 2010 and serves 530 students under the leadership of school leader Shirley Appleman.

KIPP Comienza aims to strengthen our students’ self-identify and build a collective spirit by which children feel personally responsible for their own success and work to support the success of others in their classroom, school, and community. As a school, we will provide the knowledge, skills, and experiences all students need to be successful through college and stay committed to positively impacting their community.

About the Operations Aide position

The Operations Aide ensures that the school nutrition program at KIPP Comienza Community Prep runs smoothly and safely and assists with other operational needs of the school. S/he reports to the School Business Operations Manager. The Operations Aide’s duties and responsibilities may include:

• Set up lunch area daily, which may include distributing meals to students (no cooking or food preparation required) and following all required procedures;

• Set up and take down play equipment and materials;

• Provide opportunities for students to play organized games during recess;

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• Support and supervise students to resolve conflicts independently using KIPP Comienza language and routines;

• Supervise students as they eat and play;

• Assist with lunch clean-up;

• Uphold all values and expectations while supervising students;

• Communicate with teachers and staff regarding student behavior; and

• Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

• High school diploma preferred;

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to manage large groups of young children and communicate with them in a

  nurturing, patient, and loving manner; and

• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Comienza Community Prep and its

  values.

  Salary

  This position is approximately 6-10 hours per week Monday through Friday.

  To Apply

  Please visit http://go.kippla.org/noninstructionalapp to complete a job application. You will be asked to include your resume and a detailed cover letter demonstrating your interest in working for KIPP LA.

  KIPP LA is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. KIPP LA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

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