Regional Operations Associate

KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Regional Ops Associate supporting ongoing operations across KIPP SoCal and compliance initiatives. Collaborating with regional operations and school operations teams to ensure effective operational support.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all aspects of operations across KIPP SoCal, as directed by the Associate Director of Regional Operations
Support the implementation and execution of student health compliance requirements and best practices, including but not limited to: immunizations and health evaluations/screenings
Support the ongoing upkeep of KIPP SoCal communicable disease protocols and resources
Support with the implementation and execution of student safety compliance requirements and best practices, including but not limited to: emergency action plans, emergency drills, emergency supplies, and CPR/first aid certification
Support the implementation and execution of school nutrition program compliance requirements and best practices, including but not limited to: meal accommodations, alternate income form tracking
Support the planning and execution of end of year field trips across KIPP SoCal schools
Act as the liaison with local and state public health agencies
Support with managing the weekly operations bulletin, KIPP SoCal operations team drive, operations website, and other forms of resources/communication.
Support special projects and other tasks as designated by the Regional Operations team across various functional areas
Provide on-the-ground operations support for schools as needed, including but not limited to: School-site support of school nutrition program, Arrival and dismissal support, Front office administration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or comparable required
3+ years of work experience in a fast-paced, high-capacity work environment (preferably within a school setting)
Ability to quickly respond and provide remote + in-person support in emergency situations at school campuses (sometimes before/after regular school day hours)
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
Effective teamwork orientation with the ability to communicate and build relationships with multiple constituencies, including KIPP SoCal team members at all levels of the organization and third party vendors
Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking, and project management skills
Experience using Excel and Google Sheets
Familiarity with communities within Los Angeles Unified School District, Compton Unified School District and/or San Diego Unified School District preferred
A demonstrated passion for improving K-12 public education
Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity; supports the building of an organization that reflects the community KIPP serves; holds self and others on team accountable for centering equity
Willingness to travel between school sites across Southern California (current footprint: greater Los Angeles County and San Diego)
**Physical Requirements**
Must be able to travel to regional office and school sites (Los Angeles + San Diego) - valid driver’s license and dependable transportation needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
KIPP SoCal life insurance
401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation
Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP etc.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementproblem solvingcritical thinkingstudent health complianceemergency action plansCPR certificationfirst aid certificationschool nutrition program complianceExcelGoogle Sheets

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailteamwork orientationcommunication skillsrelationship buildingadaptabilityability to manage multiple projectspassion for improving K-12 public educationcommitment to racial equityaccountability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCPR certificationfirst aid certification