School Operations & Family Engagement Lead

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package including меди

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance options

29 paid days, 6 PTO days, 2 extra days

Job summary

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is seeking an Operations Coordinator to partner with staff, students, and families and maintain operational excellence at the school. The role reports to the Director of Operations and manages one Office Manager at the site.

The position requires coordination of attendance, student information systems, events, and procurement, with a focus on proactive communication and a welcoming school environment. Strong organizational and bilingual capabilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree desired, not mandatory.
• Two or more years of work experience highly preferred.
• 2+ years experience in K-12 school operations strongly preferred; teaching experience a plus.
• Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with leaders, teachers, students, parents and community.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Arabic preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google apps; ability to quickly learn new technologies (Infinite Campus, Slack, video conferencing apps).

Responsibilities

• Oversee school-wide operational systems, events, and communications.
• Lead family engagement initiatives including Parent Involvement Committee, family events, and newsletters.
• Coordinate field trips with operation team members and grade-level chairs.
• Coordinate and support school-wide events, including after-hours activities.
• Coordinate student uniform inventory and purchasing.
• Coordinate student and staff supply inventory and purchasing.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment for students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Plan school events using planning templates (Docs, Excel, Canva).
• Facilitate communication with families via social media, flyers, and emails.
• Support communication with school stakeholders and planning meetings.
• Support attendance strategy and management; ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage quarterly report cards, progress reports, and attendance letters.
• Maintain SIS data accuracy for enrollment, scheduling, grades, and transcripts.
• Coordinate student recruitment and enrollment activities.
• Assist with procurement, PO approvals, and invoicing.
• Ensure front office coverage and maintain office systems.
• Collaborate across teams to support recruitment and enrollment events.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organization

Spanish

Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Infinite Campus

Slack

Excel

Video conferencing apps

Outlook

Job description

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is seeking an Operations Coordinator to partner with staff, students, and families and maintain operational excellence at the school. The role reports to the Director of Operations and manages one Office Manager at the site.

The position requires coordination of attendance, student information systems, events, and procurement, with a focus on proactive communication and a welcoming school environment. Strong organizational and bilingual capabilities are a plus.