Sela Public Charter School Is Hiring An Associate, Operations

Sela PCS is seeking a dedicated Operations Associate to support the school's mission of fostering educational equity and dual-language proficiency, ensuring our community operates smoothly and effectively. 🌍✨

Background & Mission

Sela PCS was established to address educational inequity, racial segregation, and cultural isolation, creating a space where students are celebrated as they embark on their journey as global citizens. 🌎💬 Sela is a bilingual Hebrew and English school serving over 300 students from Pre-K to 5th grade in Washington, DC.

Our Mission

We strive to provide children of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in the District of Columbia with an opportunity to excel academically in a safe, nurturing environment. Our focus is on dual-language instruction in English and Hebrew, promoting diversity, and equipping students with skills to engage globally.

The Opportunity

The Operations Associate is a vital member of the Operations team at Sela PCS. Their primary goal is to ensure teachers, students, and families have everything they need to succeed. This role offers both challenges and rewards, perfect for someone who can manage multiple tasks with dedication to supporting our community. 🎯🤝

Job Responsibilities

Key Priorities

• Facilitate a safe and welcoming front desk environment
• Greet students, families, and guests to make them feel welcomed
• Answer phones, transfer calls, or respond to inquiries based on operational knowledge
• Coordinate building sign-ins and inform staff of visitors
• Coordinate supply procurement and delivery
• Procure office and student supplies
• Organize supply closets
• Visit classrooms and speak with teachers to ensure needs are met
• Facilitate supply request processes
• Support enrollment and recruitment
• Assist with outreach to prospective families
• Collaborate with external partners per recruitment plan
• Verify residency forms during the intake process
• Transition student records to electronic systems in Summer 2025 and SY 2025-26
• Coordinate Attendance
• Confirm attendance entry by teachers by 8:45 am
• Make attendance phone calls to absent families by 9:30 am and follow up via ParentSquare
• Manage attendance policies including truancy letters, meetings, and home visits
• Escort tardy students to classes and early dismissals safely
• Coordinate monthly attendance incentives
• Support other Operations tasks
• Assist with emergency drills and daily coverage during staff absences
• Coordinate uniform sales and deliveries
• Handle in-person fee payments
• Attend to student health needs in the Nurse’s absence
• Support technology needs for students and staff as needed
• Perform other related tasks as directed by the Director of Operations

Qualifications

• Experience working in an elementary school environment (preferred)
• Ability to accept feedback and pursue continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism when interacting with students and families
• Strong team player with excellent organizational skills
• Maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, and a good sense of humor
• Alignment with Sela’s mission and core values
• Proficiency in Google Docs and Microsoft Office

Job Details

• Position type: Full-time, 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Working hours: 7:45 am – 3:45 pm, with a 30-minute break
• Reports to: Senior Director, Operations, Finance, and Development
• Salary range: $45,000 – $65,000, dependent on experience
• Supervisory responsibilities: None

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