School Receptionist
 

 
About KIPP LA Schools
 
KIPP LA Schools is a non-profit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools. Our schools, which serve elementary and middle school students in East and South Los Angeles, are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of 82 schools in 19 states and DC. KIPP schools are dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.
 

 
KIPP LA’s mission is to teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life. Through the success of our students, the KIPP LA team and family will serve as a model of excellence and collaborate with others to raise the quality of education in Los Angeles.
 

 
KIPP LA’s schools feature a “no shortcuts, no excuses” philosophy and a strong culture of achievement. Our curricula are designed to provide students a well-rounded education, with sufficient time dedicated to academics, the arts, enrichment, and physical education. KIPP LA’s educators are committed to continually improving their teaching skills, and to giving students the support and motivation they need to excel in school and beyond.
 

 
KIPP LA currently operates five schools – three elementary and two middle schools – and serves over 1,200 students. Our annual consolidated operating budget is approximately $15.5 million. Over the next decade, KIPP LA will grow to 14 schools serving more than 6,000 students.
 

 
About KIPP Academy of Opportunity
 
KIPP Academy of Opportunity (KAO) is a high-performing tuition-free public middle school of choice located in South Los Angeles. We serve approximately 360 students in grades five through eight. KAO enables students to become self-motivated, competent, life-long learners. Our students recognize that an outstanding education is key to achieving personal success and leading a life of infinite opportunity.
 

 
KAO’s mission is to ensure that students develop the academic skills, character, and intellectual habits necessary to succeed in competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. Our six guiding principles are: respect, hard work, results, constant learning, determination, and teamwork.
 

 
KAO is a recipient of the 2007 California State Title I Academic Achievement Award and is a Certified Charter School.
 

 
Job Overview
 
The School Receptionist will support the School Leader in the day-to-day operations of KIPP Academy of Opportunity. He or she will have a significant role in creating and implementing policies, systems, procedures. S/he will establish a school culture centered on our core values and ensure our children climb the mountain to and through college.
 

 
Responsibilities include:
 
• Serve as primary contact for all school communication via phone;
 
• Warmly greet all visitors to the school and direct them to the appropriate place or person
 
• Manage daily attendance reporting and support School Operations Coordinator to complete monthly attendance reports;
 
• Manage collection, disbursement, security, and organization of all student cumulative record files;
 
• Attend to sick and injured students;
 
• Maintain student medical, student early leave, visitor, and parent volunteer logs;
 
• Update Powerschool with address and student information changes as needed;
 
• Provide administrative support to the Office Manager and School Operations Coordinator
 
• Other duties as assigned.
 

 
Qualifications and Desired Characteristics
 
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills;
 
• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment;
 
• Relentless results-orientation;
 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies;
 
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skill;
 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
 
• Initiative; leadership and tenacity;
 
• Detail-oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done;
 
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Academy of Opportunity Mission and Community.
 

 
Salary & Benefits
 
We offer a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.
 

 
To Apply
 
Please email jobs@kippla.org to receive a job application. Once you receive an application, you will be asked to include your resume and a detailed cover letter demonstrating your interest in working for KIPP LA Schools.
 

 
KIPP LA is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and we encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. KIPP LA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.