KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to 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 fair world.
Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belongingness, academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission and values-driven community who wants every child to want to run to school, the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.
You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.
The Opportunity
The School Operations Manager is a school based position that assists with all finance and operations functions necessary to run a high-performing school. This includes coding invoices, purchasing, facilities, food services, transportation, technology, student recruitment, student data, regulatory compliance, and academic operations support. The School Operations Manager serves as a key member of the school’s Front Office Team, ensures that the school’s operations meet high standards of operational excellence, families are offered outstanding customer service, and enables instructional leaders and staff to focus on driving strong student achievement outcomes.
This is a pooled opportunity. By applying to this position, you are expressing interest in being considered for current and future openings for this role at various campuses within Houston. As positions become available over the next few months, our team will review applications and reach out to candidates whose skills and experience align with the needs of our campuses.
We encourage you to apply if you are interested in joining our team, even if you do not see an immediate opening at your preferred campus.
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.
As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.
KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the educational landscape of Houston, TX, then the role of School Operations Manager at KIPP Texas Public Schools could be perfect for you! As a pivotal member of the Front Office Team, you will be at the heart of managing essential operations that keep our schools running smoothly. Your responsibilities will span a wide range of areas including finance, procurement, and student services, ensuring that everything from transportation to technology is managed efficiently. You'll take pride in helping create an environment where teachers can focus on what they do best—educating our students. Your leadership skills will shine as you supervise the School Operations Associate, coordinate school events, manage logistics for student meals, help with recruitment efforts, and more. With a strong emphasis on customer service, you’ll work closely with families to ensure their needs are met, making every child excited to come to school. This position is not just a job; it’s a chance to join a mission-driven community that believes deeply in each child's potential. If you're passionate about operational excellence and creating joyful educational experiences, KIPP Texas wants to hear from you! Dive into this rewarding opportunity to lead from within and uplift our students, families, and the broader community!
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