Operations Specialist

Essential Functions

• Arrange set-up and clean-up for all food items, supplies, equipment, food preparation and serving areas
• Collect payment for food items for students and staff as needed (e.g. cash)
• Maintain cafeteria records and reports as required for the purpose of meeting local, state, and federal guidelines
• Respond to inquiries of students and parents regarding the type and/or cost of meals
• Supervise and monitor students during assigned recess periods
• Implement all site rules and safety regulations within the structure of the Rocketship classroom culture
• Report any unsafe conditions, including equipment, to administrators immediately
• Ensure a safe and effective arrival/dismissal for all students before and after school hours
• Utilize appropriate disciplinary procedures and techniques in accordance with the school site discipline plan
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training as deemed necessary for the position

Qualifications

• Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
• Passion for working with children
• Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
• Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.