Student Worker: Events and Community Assistant (f/m/x)

As a Food Service Assistant at Bezos Academy, you’ll help provide nutritious, compliant meals to children at our tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool and provide direct support with a variety of additional tasks both in and out of the classroom. You will manage all aspects of food preparation and service with strong attention to detail, organization, and adherence to safety protocols. Key responsibilities include preparing CACFP-compliant menus, placing food orders and managing food costs, receiving and verifying food deliveries, ensuring all meals are delivered to classrooms on time, and managing all clean-up, organization, and documentation. Assuming full ownership of the kitchen and food operations at the school, you will serve meals in accordance with USDA requirements, Bezos Academy policies, and local childcare regulations. Beyond the kitchen, you will assist school staff and administration with a variety of tasks including inventory checks, laundry, and other ad hoc duties. As needed, you will also occasionally step into classrooms to provide direct supervision and support to the children. You will become an integral part of your school team working to improve processes and provide an excellent preschool experience where we nurture every child’s full potential.    LOCATIONS & START DATE We are actively hiring for a Food Service Assistant for the launch of our new preschool in Denton (1820 Frame Street, Denton, TX 76209 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1820+Frame+St,+Denton,+TX+76209/@33.2318561,-97.1271483,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x864dcba4ede90009:0xc829080848017ebc!8m2!3d33.2318561!4d-97.124568!16s%2Fg%2F11vy2hmz9x?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]) with an expected start date of August 2026.   SCHEDULE, BENEFITS, & COMPENSATION * School schedules vary depending on community needs but generally range from 8am-5:30pm, with teachers staggered across these hours with varying start and end times totaling no more than 8 hours per day. Your specific schedule will be determined with your school leader when considering all staff, classroom, and community needs. * This is a full-time (40 hours per week), benefits-eligible, non-exempt/hourly position. * Compensation for this position is $21-31 per hour (~$44,000 – $66,000 annually). The upper third of the compensation range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting compensation will vary by qualifications and prior experience. * This role includes 32 paid days of scheduled breaks, 3 paid days of personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see here [https://day1academies.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/IQCuIl5IdYk7SY45rzPLI2poAcBo-a6bPiAyjGWMk9imO7s?e=HIB2Kv] for details. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   * Age 18 with high school diploma or GED   * Ability to pass background checks and complete all trainings required by the Texas Department of Children, Youth, and Families upon hire * Knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and perform a variety of repetitive tasks to prepare and serve food safely * Experience working in an institutional or highly regulated kitchen/food setting with a clear understanding of food preparation best practices and protocols * Active and current food worker card * Understanding of Texas food and beverage worker manual * Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently * Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS   * Experience working within the guidelines of the US Department of Agriculture and Child and Adult Care Food Program [https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp] (USDA/CACFP)  * Two or more years of experience working in a school (preschool, early childhood education, daycare, or K-12 environment) or similar kitchen setting  * Working knowledge of food allergens, intolerances, preferences, and accommodations  * Prior experience as an Assistant Teacher in a preschool setting  * Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or two years of post-secondary coursework in Early Childhood Education  * Experience with Montessori pedagogy  * Experience with children with special needs  * Fluent in Spanish    RESPONSIBILITIES  *NOTE: The combination of responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the school site, students, and prior experiences of the Food Service Assistant.    Food Service and Site Operations  * Place weekly food orders with the vendor based on student attendance trends and food waste analysis * Receive and verify daily food deliveries to ensure accuracy with order quantities and alignment with the approved menu. If meals are non-compliant, follow the Emergency Food SOP * Manage all aspects of routine vendor performance to ensure the vendor is meeting or exceeding expectations * Ensure all meals served to students are complaint and document any menu changes on menu.  * Track food consumption and waste daily to ensure food costs remain as lean and efficient as possible * Prepare and serve meals and utensils to classrooms for each scheduled meal service * Maintain compliance with strict food hygiene and safety protocols at all times * Ensure the kitchen, equipment, serving utensils, cookware, and dishes are consistently cleaned, sanitized, and well-maintained * Manage and organize food inventory, including proper labeling, dating, rotating stock, and discarding items nearing expiration in accordance with food safety guidelines * Record and log food temperatures prior to each meal service to ensure compliance with safety regulations * Accommodate children’s special dietary needs, including allergies, medical restrictions, and cultural or religious food requirements * Assist in serving meals during family engagement and school events as needed   Added responsibilities if food is prepared on-site:  * Place weekly groceries orders based on the menu and current inventory * Receive and verify food delivery and follow up with vendor if food delivered is incorrect based on the order or spoiled * Prepare meals according to the planned menu and adapt recipes for dietary restrictions (allergies, religious diets, vegetarian, etc.) * Prepare meals on a schedule (breakfast/lunch/snack) * Adapt the menu (make substitutions) to avoid food spoilage and waste following the Menu Substitution SOP * Help plan menus that are nutritious, budget-friendly, and appealing to students    Added responsibilities if school is under CACFP:  * Ensure vendor provides a delivery receipt and keep it for 3 years * Children receive the appropriate portion sizes for each meal pattern component by providing correctly sized serving utensils and clearly communicating the required serving sizes to classroom staff upon meal delivery * Review meal counts for accuracy and upload into SharePoint weekly  * If there are any menu substitutions, provide the necessary menu-supporting documentation (CN label, product formulation statement, Nutrition Facts, standardized recipe) * Attend the required annual sponsor CACFP training that includes meal pattern, reimbursement, meal counts, claims, recordkeeping, and civil rights * Clock in/out of Workday based on food-related responsibilities   Classroom Support  * Provide classroom coverage as needed  * Assist teachers with the full implementation of Bezos Academy’s performance standards, policies, and procedures  * Support Bezos Academy classrooms by following regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom (i.e., cleaning materials, meal prep, nap time transitions, etc.)  * Organize materials and clean the workspace to facilitate the learning process for each child  * Support children’s increasing independence with daily living skills (i.e., washing hands, using the bathroom, eating meals and snacks, cleaning up, etc.)  * Provide 1:1 support for children who are experiencing big feelings  * Develop positive relationships with children    Other   * Assist the Head of School and school staff in other operational duties in the school as necessary when the kitchen work is complete (e.g., support with laundry, front desk support, and other duties as assigned by the Head of School)  * Participate in team meetings, center activities, and staff development    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bezos Academy participates in E-Verify [https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf] and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Bezos Academy only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Bezos Academy will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work. [https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf] We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the application process, please reach out to talent@bezosacademy.org [talent@bezosacademy.org]. We will work with you to ensure you have a fair opportunity to apply for our open positions.     If you are a current Bezos Academy employee, please use the internal job board [../../internal_job_board] to apply.

Description Job Description Assistant Coach About St. HOPE Public Schools Since 2003 St. HOPE Public Schools has passionately worked toward the mission of graduating self-motivated, industrious and critical thinking leaders who are committed to serving others, passionate about lifelong learning and prepared to earn a degree from a four-year college. St. HOPE Public Schools includes three charter schools:  PS7 Elementary School, PS7 Middle School, and Sacramento Charter High School located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento. We’ve raised the bar and our schools are producing extraordinary results with closing the achievement gap and helping our scholars reach their fullest potential. Our student demographics have a much higher percentage of minority and low-income scholars, yet our state testing scores show much better results than District averages. A few examples of how our model is succeeding include: Sacramento Charter High School was recognized by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) for being the highest performing High School for black students in the state of California. PS7 and Sacramento Charter High School were named California Education Champions by the National Action Network for being 2 of 16 predominantly African American schools that performed in the top 25% of all schools in California, and each scored a 10/10 when compared to similar schools.  For context, this year there were a total of 90 predominantly African American schools in California, of which 70 performed in the bottom 25% of all schools. PS7 has twice been named a Title 1 Achievement Award winner, and has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and as a federal Blue Ribbon School nominee for its educational outcomes with low-income students. In 2020, 93% of Sac High scholars were accepted into four-year colleges and we are proud to have among the highest percentage of scholars admitted to UCs and CSUs in the Sacramento region.  100% of our scholars graduated meeting UC/CSU requirements compared to district and state averages of 44%.  100% of our scholars with an IEP graduated meeting UC/CSU requirements compared to district averages of 12% and state average of 15%. At St. HOPE Public schools we believe in the power of the classroom teacher and know that having three years in a row of excellent teaching can overcome the average achievement deficit between low-income scholars and others.  We consistently ground ourselves in this belief and prioritize collaboration so that we are building upon scholar success year after year. Alignment is essential - we work hard to ensure different teachers, grade levels, curriculums, and academic focus areas are all coordinated and working together coherently.  We take the time needed with our teachers to plan out curriculums that transition smoothly across grades, and foster a collaborative work environment with consistent expectations and support across grades and campuses. At PS7 Middle School, our results highlight the power of three years of good teaching. Our 6th graders enter our system with only 9% of our scholars on or above grade level in math compared to the district average of 25%.  Then after spending three years at PS7 Middle that same group of scholars promotes from 8th grade with 48% of scholars on or above grade level in math compared to the district average of 32%. This same trend is evident in English Language Arts with our 6th graders entering our system with 25% on or above grade level and promoting from 8th grade with 57% on or above grade level compared to the district average of 43%. In addition to prioritizing academic achievement, we prioritize school culture. We host several engaging scholar and family events throughout the school year, and we seek to provide a well-rounded experience for our scholars with  far more elective courses than are available at traditional schools. We value our teachers and offer every teacher a robust coaching and support plan in order to develop our teachers into the best possible educators. Their daily efforts are what make this learning environment as successful as possible for our scholars. In addition to St. HOPE Public Schools, St. HOPE is a family of nonprofits that also stands for economic growth and revitalization.  One of St. HOPE’s most prized development projects in Oak Park is the 40 Acres Art and Culture Center on Broadway unveiled in 2003.  The project involved refurbishing the old Guild Theater and Woodruff Hotel Buildings at 35th street and Broadway, a building that had been vacant.  40 Acres currently includes the Guild Theater, Underground Books, Old Soul Co., twelve loft apartments, and it’s newest addition, Fixins Soul Kitchen. Although St. HOPE Public Schools has come a long way in the last 18 years, there is still so much more to accomplish. St. HOPE Public Schools looks forward to continuing its vision of being one of the finest urban TK-12 public school systems in the nation and seeks outstanding individuals who are committed to this journey and willing to do whatever-it-takes to provide our scholars with the best education possible!  Our future depends on it. Our scholars deserve it. Ready to Join the Team? The ideal candidate will bring passion and grit to the mission and vision of St. HOPE Public Schools and a desire to positively impact the Oak Park community and help close the achievement gap for our scholar population. They will have a willingness to learn, grow and work hard along the way. At St. HOPE Public Schools, we live by five key pillars: High Expectations - You not only set the bar high for every scholar, but also for yourself.  You possess a clear vision for what excellence looks like for scholar work, scholar behavior, and your craft. Choice & Commitment - You understand how your work impacts life outside of your office or classroom. You wake up every morning and commit yourself to doing what's best for our scholars. More Time - You are one of those people that goes above and beyond in all areas of life. Some people may even say you do too much, but you know that more time equals better results. Focus on Results - Everything you do is done with purpose because you are dedicated to growth. You believe in data and work tirelessly to reach your goals. You are a problem solver and find feedback empowering. Power to Lead - You are a natural influencer. You can't help but train and nurture scholars and peers. People are attracted to you because of the way you equip them to succeed. Position Summary: The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the team program. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Coach. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists the Head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach. Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students. Assists with determining game strategy. Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security. Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach. Other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: Must be able to obtain the following upon hire - CIF Certifications - General Coaching Education course, a Concussion course, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) training, Heat Acclimatization course CPR and First Aid Certification Highly Desired Qualifications: Desire to teach/work at Sacramento High School Successful coaching experience Stipend: All Coaching positions are stipend-based and paid at the end of their respective season. Stipends start at a one-time payment of $500 per season.