KIPP 
KIPP Public Schools is a network of 270 public charter schools with nearly 10,000 educators and more than 160,000 students and alumni. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.

KIPP JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools  is part of the KIPP national network. 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 build a more just world.

High quality teaching in our classrooms is not only about getting great academic results; it must also be about encouraging and equipping our students to use their voices to call out injustice and to build a more just world. We are more committed than ever to making sure ALL decisions that affect students at KIPP Jacksonville are filtered through a lens of equity and racial justice.

In the 2022-23 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 2,000+ students, kindergarten through tenth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 2nd, 6th – 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten – 7th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 10th grade

To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

POSITION & TEAM SUMMARY
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks an exceptional associate for our Chief Schools Officer who oversees academics and school culture across our growing organization. The Associate of Academic Services (“AAS”) will join a strong team culture that is on a mission to unlock opportunities for the children of North and West Jacksonville.

The Chief Schools Officer currently manages school leaders across our four schools and manager or director-level positions on the shared services team that support schools. Adding the AAS position will allow for greater efficiencies across the team. 

Day-to-day functional areas for this role include effortlessly organizing and scheduling day-to-day priorities for the Chief Schools Officers plus intuitively understanding and executing on communications needs across the team. The AAS will establish trustworthy relationships across the shared services team and the schools to navigate complex and confidential situations with ease to meet the needs of the Chief Schools Officer.

This role is ideal for someone who is interested in growing into a special project, executive assistant or similar manager role in a non-profit or school system. A nurturing and empowering candidate who has a strong commitment to social and racial justice would be a natural fit for this role. The position is year round on the shared services team and may perform other duties, as assigned by their manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on role and season. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides secretarial support for the office of the Chief Schools Officer (CSO) including but not limited to managing calendars, scheduling meetings, taking notes, monitoring email communication(s), and streamlining communication systems with the CSO
• Assists with document processing and preparation of reports for academic functions, including helping the CSO to codify and formalize processes across the team
• Assists with the editing of documents, presentations, newsletters, email blasts, etc. 
• Assists with committee meetings, including both scheduling, agenda creation, and facilitating meetings when needed
• Assists with office supply inventory and processes orders for the CSO and relevant team, as needed
• Assists with organizing, setting up, and preparing materials for academic events and meetings.
• Assist with program review and course review materials.
• Assists with the evaluation process set-up as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) years of experience in a relevant role/field
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity
• KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
• Associate’s degree
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with staff at all levels
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail 
• Self-motivated quick learner
• Excellent judgement and discretion

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience and/or exposure to aspects of academics/education related to students, staff, etc. 
• Prior experience as an administrative assistant in a non-profit organization

APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.  Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville 

COMPENSATION*
Our compensation is very competitive and is commensurate with experience 

• Free individual level health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• To support professional practice and growth, all teachers and coaches receive individualized coaching and professional development

*Please note offers are subject to change.

QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Lauren at [email protected]. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.