Job Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and organized Office Assistant to join our school office team. The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative support, handle various tasks efficiently, and contribute to the smooth operation of our office. If you are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Duties:
Saint Paul School in Kensington, CT is seeking a part-time office assistant beginning August 1. The position will be approximately three hours in the morning. This is an hourly position at the front desk of the school office alongside the Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative support, handle various tasks efficiently, and contribute to the smooth operation of our office. If you are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Answer the phone and respond to doorbell at school entrances
- Collect and distribute brown envelopes each morning
- Enter attendance, lunch payments, and tasks in the student information system
- Prepare file folders for new students, assist in record keeping
- Help students with Chromebook issues
- Maintain parish assessment records from school families
- General assistance with the needs of the administration, staff, teachers, parents, and students
Qualities of a candidate:
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, and database entry. Must be comfortable learning new database systems, running reports, and creating documents.
- Experience working with children
- Flexible, someone who can pitch in at a moment’s notice in or outside of one’s job duties
- Friendly demeanor, team player
- Ability to adhere to timelines and priority-driven tasks
- An understanding of the Catholic mission of the school and adhere to Catholic principles
- High level of confidentiality both in and out of school
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Berlin, CT 06037 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Berlin, CT 06037: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person