Operations Assistant - Whiteman

Denver Language School • Denver, CO

6h • $44,112 - $45,557 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Language School (DLS) is a public, tuition-free language immersion charter school located in East Denver. DLS provides an innovative academic program to reach the highest levels of student achievement through comprehensive language immersion education in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. DLS offers traditional learning activities in the target language, making the language both the medium and the object of instruction.
The Operations Assistant supports the academic growth of students by supporting the administrative team, being the “face” of the school, and completing general daily operations tasks. The Operations Assistant works closely with campus principals, instructional leaders, teachers, parents/families, and students.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Proficiency with computers, typing, and word processing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn computer programs including: Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Infinite Campus, PikMyKid
• Data management/tracking
• Ability to approach parents, students, and visitors with kindness and positivity
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to make and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to identify and manage problems ahead of time, and then take proactive steps to meet those challenges.
• Ability to learn new tasks and procedures quickly with minimal supervision, without the need for explicit directions.
• Effective and independent day-to-day time management, task prioritization, and adaptability
• Comfortable working with children grades K-4
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with a team
• Ability to organize both physical space as well as a digital workspace

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a high volume office setting
• Previous work with children grades K-4
• Knowledge of school safety protocols and RAPTOR check in
• Familiarity with Infinite Campus

Responsibilities

• Covers the front desk and health room during school and after-school program hours.
• Performing basic health office tasks such as: Addressing minor injuries and administering bandages, administering medications, following student’s medical plans, adhering to procedures.
• Assisting with basic student support such as: Monitoring students who are waiting to be picked up, Supervising classes during lunch or recesses.
• Greets parents, students, and visitors in a professional, courteous manner.
• Answers telephones and responds to emails in a professional, courteous manner.
• Sorts mail for distribution and prepares mail for delivery.
• Ensures parents and other visitors sign in appropriately, ensuring school safety.
• Assists with general school operations such as: Submitting and monitoring daily attendance, Calling upon substitute teachers.
• Follows procedures for daily arrival and dismissal duties.
• May perform duties associated with being the Principal's assistant including scheduling meetings and calendar requests.

Benefits

• 8 days of PTO with an option to roll days to the following school year.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance subsidized by the school.
• Employee assistance program and online mental health support paid by the school.
• Discounted rates for after-school Enrichments of employees’ children.
• Individualized coaching and support, as well as school-funded professional development.
• Employees' children get priority in student enrollment, but there is no guarantee of enrollment due to seat availability.
• Short term disability insurance, term life insurance paid fully by the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED