Temporary position

POSITION OVERVIEW As a receptionist, your major responsibilities include reception and communications with students, families, and visitors. Administrative support as needed. This individual must have strong communication skills and "soft skills" with the innate ability to make anyone feel welcome, to respond versus react, and to stay calm during challenging situations. There is a lot going on at the front desk of a school, so a successful receptionist is organized and develops strong systems to stay on top of the expected and unexpected on a daily basis. MISSION The mission of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School is to cultivate within each member of a diverse student body an intense commitment to self and community, the courage and insight to set high standards for academic and personal success, and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to achieve those standards. McAuliffe strives to build a diverse body of staff to support its diverse student culture. McAuliffe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to hiring staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all to apply. ABOUT THE SCHOOL The Christa McAuliffe Charter School is a credentialed EL Education school for 315 scholars in grades 6-8 with a hands-on curriculum that inspires achievement through active learning, character growth, and teamwork. At McAuliffe, students take ownership of their learning, guided by creative, passionate adults who adeptly navigate the ever-present balancing act of challenge and support. A spirit of adventure pervades the school, and the energy is seemingly boundless. The community values independence and individuality while practicing collaboration, inclusivity, and acceptance. WHAT IS EL EDUCATION? EL Education is a national school transformation organization operating in schools throughout the country. EL partners with schools to improve student achievement through an inquiry and project-based approach. EL schools inspire the motivation to learn, engage teachers and students in new levels of focus and effort, and transform schools into places where students and adults become leaders of their own learning. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Email your cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and any other relevant materials that showcase your skills to galpert@mcauliffecharter.org with "Receptionist" in the subject line. RESPONSIBILITIES ** Warmly greet all visitors to the school and direct them to the appropriate place or person ** Control and monitor entry and access to the building ** Implement safety protocols for evacuations, lockdowns, and external "stay in place." ** Respond to visitor & parent/guardian requests as appropriate ** Serve as the primary contact for all school communication via phone ** Responsible for routing calls promptly and to the accurate extension/voicemail, and taking messages, as needed ** Responsible for sending direct mail and other notices that need to be sent home by the school ** Maintain student attendance, tardies, and early dismissals in the PowerSchool database, including communication with families ** Maintain visitor logs ** Sort incoming mail ** Update the PowerSchool student information system with address and student information changes as needed ** Accept mail and deliveries and route to the appropriate recipient ** Assist with data entry and special projects as needed ** Maintain a neat, welcoming & organized front desk and lobby ** Maintain a neat and organized copy and mailroom ** Assist with other administrative duties as defined by the supervisor QUALIFICATIONS We are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced. We acknowledge that a diverse team allows us to serve our community better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment at McAuliffe. Specifically, if you are not sure that you meet all of the qualifications but you are interested in the position, we encourage you to apply If you have any questions, please contact Gary Alpert, Director of Enrollment & Community Outreach, galpert@mcauliffecharter.org ** Minimum of a high school diploma ** Strong customer service skills required ** Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is preferred ** Ability to communicate and interact effectively with families, visitors, students, faculty, and staff ** Experience working with PowerSchool or a similar student information system database. ** Experience with Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc) ** Ability to work independently and with a team ** Prior experience working with students in an academic or recreational setting preferred ** Detail-oriented, excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills ** Positive energy and the ability to be a strong role model for students COMPENSATION Salary range is $40,000 - $45,000 per year, depending on experience. 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Full-time, 190 days/year, with benefits, and paid holidays and school vacations Christa McAuliffe Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.