Administrative Assistant and Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Saint George is a classical, Christian school grounded in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. This vibrant community is still in its foundational years, and we are looking for a person who embodies Christian hospitality and warmth to join our community and ultimately be the face of our school as our school secretary. The shared vision of our families, faculty and benefactors continuously points us toward serving God, family and community and this role is truly a servant role; one that perhaps is at the heart of what we are building culturally for our students.
The Administrative Assistant and Receptionist is the first touchpoint that our children, families and inquirers have with our school. Embodying an intuitive sense of warmth, hospitality and beauty will support the culture we are trying to build at Saint George Classical Academy. An ideal candidate will see the work of serving the community as rewarding and fulfilling because the project honors God, families and community. Being organized, flexible, committed to learning and solving problems, maintaining a positive atmosphere and being able to take initiative and prioritize are all important qualities for this position.

Responsibilities:
Welcome and provide hospitality to parents, visitors, students and teachers
Maintain front office operations both forward facing and internally
Facilitate and assist with establishment of school operating systems
Provide administrative support to the school through clerical and administrative duties, sometimes of a confidential nature
Coordinate and manage volunteers
Provide support and student supervision during recess and lunch
Maintain school databases, reporting, and recordkeeping
Oversee ordering of supplies and curricular materials
Assist with and coordinate a variety of projects, activities and events during the school day (tea time, feast day celebrations, community days)
Support Head of School with schedule, including appointments, meetings, and travel.
Support Head of School in preparation for presentations and meetings
Perform general office duties, including but not limited to telephone/e-mail, mailing duties, receptionist duties, preparation/editing of correspondence/reports, scheduling, general filing, photocopying, maintaining records, and regular reports
Attend and support school events outside of usual business hours including, but not limited to, open house, parent conferences/meetings, prospective student tours, etc. throughout the school year and during the summer
Support school level communication both internally and externally
Maintain the office space in an organized and pleasing way
Support set-up and clean-up of tea times for classrooms
Support hospitality for school events including some evening or weekend events (concerts, theater productions, etc.)

Application:
All materials below should be sent to [email protected]
Resume
Cover letter explaining your interest in working with Saint George Classical Academy.
2 references. At least one reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Saint George Classical Academy is a small, Christian classical school located in the heart of Boxford. We believe in partnering with families in order to cultivate wisdom and virtue in the minds and hearts of our students, by nurturing the soul on beauty, goodness and truth. The rigorous classical approach emphasizes the seven liberal arts in order for students to think critically, write beautifully, speak eloquently and pursue an integrated life in service of God, family and community. Saint George Classical Academy accepts students in pre-K through grade 12.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
Must display a warm, hospitality-driven mindset.
Loves God and children.
Proven success in relational development and management; experience in school administration preferred.
Must have a high school diploma, with 2 years of administrative experience. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must be authorized and eligible to work in the United States.
Computer proficiency and ability to troubleshoot technological problems.
Proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications.
Strong communicator and writer