Operations/Culture Team Associate

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Company: Comp Sci High

Who We Are

Comp Sci High is a new charter high school serving the South Bronx that opened in August of 2018.

Our founding team came together to start CSH because we believe that students in the Bronx can and will join the next generation of programmers, tech entrepreneurs, computer scientists, and overall become leading professionals with tech skills for any industry. We wanted to build a new kind of high school–a high school that truly prepares kids for their lives after graduation. We also wanted to build a community of adults with strong connections to each other, to kids and families, and to the Bronx community.

We are looking for an inspiring, talented, visionary, and educator to join our amazing team, help us continue to build our school, and, one day, lead one of the city’s best and most innovative high schools.

Our Mission

To ensure every student graduates with a college acceptance letter, high tech skills, real work experience, and a robust plan to turn those opportunities into a successful career where they will achieve the median income of the U.S. by the age of 25.

Our Values and Beliefs

At CSH, we value diverse views and ideas. But, we believe that every adult in our community needs to share a core set of values and beliefs in order to give our students and families the school they deserve.

What Our Operations/Culture Team Associate Will Do

Mission: As an Operations/Culture Team Associate at Comp Sci High, you will be part of a team that delivers operational excellence and is committed to supporting a learning environment that is immaculate, beautiful, and promotes high levels of learning. Both our Operations and Culture Teams are a solutions and results-oriented and collaborative team of professionals.

Job Description: Our Operations/Culture Team Associate needs to be truly dedicated to our mission who will go above and beyond the requirements of the job to be an innovative and strategic problem solver, with a growth mindset who seeks to understand and meet the needs of our school community, while supporting the professional culture and traditions of Comp Sci High. You will work closely with both the Operations and Culture Teams, reporting directly to the Director of Operations and the Director of Culture (for evaluative purposes, your manager is the Director of Operations). This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and community-focused individual dedicated to supporting both the logistical and cultural needs of the school. The Associate will collaborate closely with school leaders, staff, and students to promote an environment where learning, personal growth, and accountability thrive.

Key responsibilities of the Operations/Culture Team Associate include, but are not limited to:

Operational Support:

• Assist in the management of school-wide systems, including attendance tracking, scheduling, and facility management;
• Coordinate logistics for school events, assemblies, and extracurricular activities;
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with staff, families, and students regarding operational updates;
• Support the implementation and maintenance of safety and emergency protocols;
• Manage inventory and distribution of materials, supplies, and equipment;
• Assist with the managing of SIS integration across all school platforms; and
• Manage and maintain all physical and electronic student files.

Culture Building:

• Demonstrate a mission-first mindset to ensure all decisions and actions are rooted in ensuring that all students excel;
• Actively promote and reinforce the school’s values, norms, and expectations for behavior and academic excellence;
• Support and collaborate with the Director of Operations and Director of Culture in identifying areas for improvement and help to continually improve school operations systems and procedures;
• Support with special projects as needed, and serve as point person for all special projects;
• Assist with office reception activities, such as answering phones, electronic communication, sorting mail and greeting visitors;
• Excel in verbal and written communication skills, tactfully responding to all communications and remaining diplomatic in all interactions;
• Build positive relationships with students and families to foster a sense of community and belonging;
• Support staff in implementing restorative practices and managing student behavior effectively; and
• Monitor common areas and hallways during transitions to ensure a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment.

Facilities Management:

• Conduct physical walkthroughs of facilities to ensure we are maintaining a high level of aesthetics in the building that created a welcoming environment for students, families and staff; and
• Ensure that classrooms and building spaces are maintained at a high standard.

Operations Teams’ hours will be 7:30-5:00 daily with flexibility, as there are some Saturday duties. You may elect to lead an after-school extra-curricular club or coach a sport for an additional stipend.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: $50,000 – $80,000. We offer very competitive benefits, commensurate with experience, and great opportunities for professional and career development.

Who We’re Looking For

Mindset

We believe students succeed when adults build a close, collaborative community and strive relentlessly for excellence. We are also building a new school. With those things in mind, we are looking for teachers:

• who strive for excellence–who constantly push themselves, their colleagues, their school leaders, and their students to be better;
• who love to build community with students, families, and colleagues;
• who see and respect BIPOC students, different cultures, and kids from the Bronx;
• who are willing to learn and grow from students, staff, managers, and coaches;
• who are excited by the idea of founding something new and innovative; and
• who want to grow and develop in their careers;
• who collaborate with faculty, students, and parents to build an innovative, exciting, and effective school model that achieves our mission and impacts education reform nationwide;
• who want to see Black and Brown communities thrive;
• who thinks out of the box to problem solve;
• who often find themselves frustrated by the stagnate progression of POC;
• who believes in dismantling systems of oppression and rebuilding systems of equity;
• who possess an entrepreneurial or founder’s mentality;
• who understand Black and Brown + Bronx Culture;
• who understand the job market to make recommendations to students on their academic and career journey;
• who is excited to assist students in navigating life on campus or in their career of choice; and
• who is personable; someone students can relate and confine in.

Qualifications

• Must speak fluent Spanish, French, Japanese, or Mandarin is a plus;
• Associate’s degree preferred, but equivalent experience in school operations, youth programs, or a related field will be considered;
• At least 2 years of experience in a school or educational setting preferred;
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records;
• A demonstrated commitment to working with BIPOC teens from the South Bronx;

• A demonstrated commitment to working with kids and having standards for them; and

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other relevant technology platforms.

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest in our work by visiting www.compscihigh.org/join.

Comp Sci High is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.