AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation
SY 25-26 School Operations Specialist
AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation provided pay range This range is provided by AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $62,400.00/yr - $64,900.00/yr
About AppleTree
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
AppleTree’s mission is to close the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten. To accomplish this mission, we focus exclusively on preschool and pre-K education. We provide free, full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year-olds in 13 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award winning instructional model, Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach,” “How to Teach,” and “How to Measure Success.” Our instructional model is also used by partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction.
Position Summary
The
School Operations Specialist
is responsible for playing an integral and centralized role in supporting the daily operational and administrative tasks of the AppleTree schools. They are often the first voice or face encountered when someone calls or enters the school. Operations Specialists are supervised by the School’s Principal in conjunction with AppleTree’s Director of School Operations and Compliance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented, personable, upbeat, has excellent communication skills and is able to work independently.
This is an
on-site
position based in
Washington, DC .
What you’ll do . .
Operations and Finance Management
Maintain efficient and effective day to day operations of assigned school campus Manage the logistics, staffing, and daily management of arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal
and physical spaces at designated campus
Manage office administration protocols to include greeting and monitoring site visitors,
following all established policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the school,
managing campus vendor relationships, maintaining office related equipment such as copiers
and printer, sorting and distributing mail, answer telephones and create a welcoming office
environment for students and visitors
Prepare and distribute school meals in accordance with NSLP guidelines Manage procurement and purchasing for school site including order and maintaining
inventory of school supplies including curricular resources and partnering with staff to
assess procurement needs
Ensure campus is financially responsible by providing support to Principal on budgets, cash
collection and invoice approval; Assist with expense management (inc Expensify
submissions)
Manage school messaging to parents (Class Dojo, School Messenger ) Host and/or participate in weekly and monthly meetings with a variety of stakeholders Demonstrate ability to represent the AppleTree brand, the school, and its interests Support the school principal in achieving his or her goals Support special projects as assigned by the Director of Operations and Compliance
Enrollment Management
Partner with Enrollment Operations Manager to manage enrollment cycle to ensure campus meets
its enrollment target including assisting with strategy development and implementation
Commit to working a minimum of five Saturdays out of the year and some late evenings during
enrollment season to accommodate families during enrollment season.
Engage with families and participate in student recruitment activities (approximately 15-20 hours per
month dedicated to student recruitment and parent engagement)
Manage enrollment databases (MySchool DC and Salesforce) Collect and ensure accuracy of school registration documents Manage enrollment by tracking and responding to enrollment inquiries Create and maintain student enrollment files, ensuring 100% accuracy of residency files and
student information to support a successful annual child count/audit outcomes
Coordinate campus Open House events and partner with Family Engagement team on other
outreach activities
Compliance Oversight and Administration
Monitor student daily attendance and supplies data to necessary parties Ensure proper documentation is provided for all student medications Manage food service operations, including but not limited to serving as the main contact with meal
vendor, ensuring compliance, conducting internal audits, and ensuring meal program financial health
Own free/reduced-price lunch application process, including validating forms and running income
verification process, for campuses that require it.
Maintains student health records and keeps parents informed about requirements or expiring
paperwork for the Department of Health and Immunizations (n/a in schools where a nurse is
present).
Manage immunization compliance process in the absence of a school nurse. Serve as Medication Administrator Manage student medication in the absence of a school nurse Coordinate with social workers and the schools attendance committee to ensure that families
are notified in the event of excessive absences
Facilities and IT Coordination
Ensure building safety through managing the school emergency plan Manage the physical space of the building and all facilities-related needs, including
scheduling/meeting vendors and handling after-hours facilities emergencies
Serve as liaison to network IT and provide on-site support, including inventorying IT assets and
assisting staff with IT issues as able
Conduct weekly facilities walkthroughs to ensure building compliance Ensure building and site cleanliness and upkeep
Data Management
Update student information system PowerSchool Work with data specialist to correct and data conflicts in SLED Manage school calendar Maintain student files ensuring compliance and sufficient upkeep
What we’re looking for . .
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, along with a minimum of two years of related experience Bilingual (Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply Demonstrated flexibility, great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. High proficiency in modern technologies including Excel, G Suite (now Google Workspace), MS Office software, databases and Zoom with a preference for experience in SLED, PowerSchool and MySchool DC Experience in a similar role in a traditional district or charter school is strongly preferred Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity through the use of innovation, problem-solving and good judgment Exceptional reliability, integrity, and ability to responsibly handle confidential information with discretion Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems by using sound, professional judgment that consistent with policies, procedures, regulations or federal and state laws Ability to listen, influence, and execute through others while coordinating across a broad and diverse group of stakeholders Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School IMPORTANT: Per Mayor’s Order 2021-109, on-site staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for qualifying medical and/or religious exemptions will be considered.
Note
The preceding description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the
School Operations Specialist . All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
What's in it for you . .
Competitive salary Employee Health Benefits in the 95th percentile of other schools in the DC Metro Area Fully covered Dental Benefits for you and all eligible dependents Fully covered Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Insurance with buy-up options Free Online Wellness Platform for you and up to four eligible dependents Competitive Paid Time Off, including early-close Mental Health Days 5% Employer Contribution to your Retirement Account (whether you contribute or not) AppleTree Scholarship to pay for continued education Network Professional Development Opportunities Seniority level
Seniority levelEntry level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionEducation and Training IndustriesEducation Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation by 2x Fall 2025 IT Undergraduate Internship, DCFall 2025 IT Undergraduate Internship, DC Silver Spring, MD $68,000 - $77,000 2 weeks ago Fall Intern, Sports Programming - Part-Time Washington, DC $17.50 - $17.50 6 months ago Global Survivor Network Intern - Fall 2025 District of Columbia, United States 6 days ago KIP Fall 2025 - Events Intern - R Street Institute We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
AppleTree’s mission is to close the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten. To accomplish this mission, we focus exclusively on preschool and pre-K education. We provide free, full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year-olds in 13 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award winning instructional model, Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach,” “How to Teach,” and “How to Measure Success.” Our instructional model is also used by partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction.
Position Summary
The
School Operations Specialist
is responsible for playing an integral and centralized role in supporting the daily operational and administrative tasks of the AppleTree schools. They are often the first voice or face encountered when someone calls or enters the school. Operations Specialists are supervised by the School’s Principal in conjunction with AppleTree’s Director of School Operations and Compliance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented, personable, upbeat, has excellent communication skills and is able to work independently.
This is an
on-site
position based in
Washington, DC .
What you’ll do . .
Operations and Finance Management
Maintain efficient and effective day to day operations of assigned school campus Manage the logistics, staffing, and daily management of arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal
and physical spaces at designated campus
Manage office administration protocols to include greeting and monitoring site visitors,
following all established policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the school,
managing campus vendor relationships, maintaining office related equipment such as copiers
and printer, sorting and distributing mail, answer telephones and create a welcoming office
environment for students and visitors
Prepare and distribute school meals in accordance with NSLP guidelines Manage procurement and purchasing for school site including order and maintaining
inventory of school supplies including curricular resources and partnering with staff to
assess procurement needs
Ensure campus is financially responsible by providing support to Principal on budgets, cash
collection and invoice approval; Assist with expense management (inc Expensify
submissions)
Manage school messaging to parents (Class Dojo, School Messenger ) Host and/or participate in weekly and monthly meetings with a variety of stakeholders Demonstrate ability to represent the AppleTree brand, the school, and its interests Support the school principal in achieving his or her goals Support special projects as assigned by the Director of Operations and Compliance
Enrollment Management
Partner with Enrollment Operations Manager to manage enrollment cycle to ensure campus meets
its enrollment target including assisting with strategy development and implementation
Commit to working a minimum of five Saturdays out of the year and some late evenings during
enrollment season to accommodate families during enrollment season.
Engage with families and participate in student recruitment activities (approximately 15-20 hours per
month dedicated to student recruitment and parent engagement)
Manage enrollment databases (MySchool DC and Salesforce) Collect and ensure accuracy of school registration documents Manage enrollment by tracking and responding to enrollment inquiries Create and maintain student enrollment files, ensuring 100% accuracy of residency files and
student information to support a successful annual child count/audit outcomes
Coordinate campus Open House events and partner with Family Engagement team on other
outreach activities
Compliance Oversight and Administration
Monitor student daily attendance and supplies data to necessary parties Ensure proper documentation is provided for all student medications Manage food service operations, including but not limited to serving as the main contact with meal
vendor, ensuring compliance, conducting internal audits, and ensuring meal program financial health
Own free/reduced-price lunch application process, including validating forms and running income
verification process, for campuses that require it.
Maintains student health records and keeps parents informed about requirements or expiring
paperwork for the Department of Health and Immunizations (n/a in schools where a nurse is
present).
Manage immunization compliance process in the absence of a school nurse. Serve as Medication Administrator Manage student medication in the absence of a school nurse Coordinate with social workers and the schools attendance committee to ensure that families
are notified in the event of excessive absences
Facilities and IT Coordination
Ensure building safety through managing the school emergency plan Manage the physical space of the building and all facilities-related needs, including
scheduling/meeting vendors and handling after-hours facilities emergencies
Serve as liaison to network IT and provide on-site support, including inventorying IT assets and
assisting staff with IT issues as able
Conduct weekly facilities walkthroughs to ensure building compliance Ensure building and site cleanliness and upkeep
Data Management
Update student information system PowerSchool Work with data specialist to correct and data conflicts in SLED Manage school calendar Maintain student files ensuring compliance and sufficient upkeep
What we’re looking for . .
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, along with a minimum of two years of related experience Bilingual (Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply Demonstrated flexibility, great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. High proficiency in modern technologies including Excel, G Suite (now Google Workspace), MS Office software, databases and Zoom with a preference for experience in SLED, PowerSchool and MySchool DC Experience in a similar role in a traditional district or charter school is strongly preferred Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity through the use of innovation, problem-solving and good judgment Exceptional reliability, integrity, and ability to responsibly handle confidential information with discretion Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems by using sound, professional judgment that consistent with policies, procedures, regulations or federal and state laws Ability to listen, influence, and execute through others while coordinating across a broad and diverse group of stakeholders Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School IMPORTANT: Per Mayor’s Order 2021-109, on-site staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for qualifying medical and/or religious exemptions will be considered.
Note
The preceding description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the
School Operations Specialist . All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
What's in it for you . .
Competitive salary Employee Health Benefits in the 95th percentile of other schools in the DC Metro Area Fully covered Dental Benefits for you and all eligible dependents Fully covered Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Insurance with buy-up options Free Online Wellness Platform for you and up to four eligible dependents Competitive Paid Time Off, including early-close Mental Health Days 5% Employer Contribution to your Retirement Account (whether you contribute or not) AppleTree Scholarship to pay for continued education Network Professional Development Opportunities Seniority level
Seniority levelEntry level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionEducation and Training IndustriesEducation Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation by 2x Fall 2025 IT Undergraduate Internship, DCFall 2025 IT Undergraduate Internship, DC Silver Spring, MD $68,000 - $77,000 2 weeks ago Fall Intern, Sports Programming - Part-Time Washington, DC $17.50 - $17.50 6 months ago Global Survivor Network Intern - Fall 2025 District of Columbia, United States 6 days ago KIP Fall 2025 - Events Intern - R Street Institute We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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