Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
The Regional Ops Associate, reporting to the Associate Director of Regional Operations, will have a critical role in supporting the ongoing operations of KIPP SoCal Public Schools across various functional areas, including student health and safety, school nutrition program, transportation, etc. Additionally, they will have administrative and organizational responsibilities in support of the regional operations team, as well as the school operations teams. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, operational excellence, and a high level of organization and attention to detail. This is a one-year role (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027).
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
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)