Operations Coordinator (School-Based)

Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA; school-based, in-person role

Starting salary: $20.00–$25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Company

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools; KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools operates eight schools serving students in North and West Philadelphia.

What you will do

• Support the Operations Manager with front-office administration, visitor reception, calls, mail, deliveries, supplies, purchasing, and cash management.
• Track daily student attendance, coordinate absence follow-up, maintain truancy documentation, and support attendance meetings.
• Maintain accurate student records in cumulative folders and PowerSchool, including academic data for report cards and transcripts.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment applications, enrollment paperwork, family meetings, and relationships with families and community organizations.
• Prepare family bulletins, letters, report cards, and meetings involving staff, students, and families.
• Support school facilities, safety procedures, field trips, school events, and first-aid response.

Requirements

• Commitment to children, the KIPP Philadelphia mission, inclusion, anti-racism, and an inclusive school environment.
• Excellent judgment, collaboration, communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Completion of PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Cogent Federal Fingerprinting is required.
• Ability to work in the school-based front office in Philadelphia is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, identity-affirming environment focused on anti-racism, equity, and belonging.
• Professional development through coaching, workshops, and leadership opportunities.
• Support for professional and personal well-being through coaching, mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team-building experiences.
• One-year grant-funded position with potential for extension.