Operations Assistant - Whiteman

Operations Assistant

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.

This vacancy will be posted until 07/21/2026 or until filled by a highly qualified candidate. We encourage individuals to apply even if the above date has passed.

The anticipated start date for this position is 07/21/2026.

The selected candidate will report to the Whiteman Director of Operations.

Pay and Benefits:

• Employees at DLS are compensated in accordance with other Denver-area charter schools. The annual salary of $44,112- $45,557.
• 8 days of PTO with an option to roll days to the following school year. PTO will be prorated to reflect a mid-year start.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance subsidized by the school.
• Employee assistance program and online mental health support paid by the school.
• Early student release each Friday to offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
• 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.

Essential Functions and Objectives:

• 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.

Skills:

• 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

Denver Language School is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Denver Language School is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Proficiency with computers, typing, and word processing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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