Office Associate

About the Employer

The mission of Gabriella Charter Schools is to join academic rigor with the creativity of dance to engage the hearts and minds of young people in underserved communities, empowering them to excel both inside and outside the classroom. Gabriella Charter Schools is composed of two high-performing, dance-themed charter schools in the Los Angeles community. GCS 1 serves grades TK-8 and is located in the community of Echo Park. GCS 2 serves grades TK-8 and is located in the community of Historic South Central.

GCS has garnered accolades, including the State's Distinguished School Award and Exemplary Arts Program Award, the California Honor Roll, California Gold Ribbon Award, the Title 1 Achievement Award, California Pivotal Practice Award, the California Charter School of the Year award, and a ranking by USC as one of the best charter schools in California. GCS has also been recognized for its success in serving students with disabilities and under-resourced families. In 2020, Innovate Public Schools, in partnership with USC, ranked GCS1 as a top public middle school for low-income Latinx students in English and math and ranked GCS1 and GCS2 as top public elementary schools for low-income Latinx students in English and math.

Job Summary

The Gabriella Charter Schools operations team is a cornerstone of the Gabriella model and is designed to support school administrators in non-instructional obligations so that they can focus almost exclusively on student achievement and the professional development of the teaching staff. The Office Associate is a critical member of the operations team, and reports to the School Operations Manager. The ideal candidate is a highly personable, systematic, and extremely organized individual who deeply believes in the Gabriella Charter Schools model and is committed to helping build a culture where all students reach their highest potential.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume