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School Office SecretaryMountain Valley Community School is seeking a friendly, professional, and dependable Part-Time School Secretary to join our front office team.Schedule: 20 hours per week, school year onlyLocation: Mountain Valley Community SchoolPosition OverviewThe School Secretary is an important part of our school community and helps keep the front office running smoothly each day. This position requires someone who is welcoming and professional, able to maintain confidentiality, comfortable working in a busy school environment, and willing to jump in wherever needed.The secretary is often the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors and plays an important role in creating a warm, welcoming, and secure school environment.Primary ResponsibilitiesWelcome students, families, staff, and visitors in a warm and professional mannerAnswer phones, respond to questions, and direct visitors and calls appropriatelyMonitor the front entrance and assist visitors with access to the buildingManage the process for students who arrive late to school, including recording tardies and communicating with students and staff as neededMaintain accurate student and office recordsFile and organize paperwork and other school recordsAssist with daily office routines and clerical tasksMaintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staffCommunicate professionally and courteously with students, families, staff, and community membersSupport the school office with other duties as neededWe Are Looking For Someone WhoIs friendly, welcoming, and professionalBuilds positive relationships with students and adultsIs dependable, organized, and detail-orientedCan handle confidential information with discretionCommunicates clearly and respectfullyCan multitask and remain calm in a busy school environmentIs comfortable working independently while also being a team playerHas strong basic computer and organizational skillsEnjoys working with children and being part of a school communityPhysical RequirementsThis is an active front-office position. While the secretary will spend most of the workday in the school office, the position requires frequent standing and walking within the office and immediate front-office area, including getting up regularly to greet and assist students, families, staff, and visitors and to provide access to the building. The ability to remain on one's feet for significant portions of the workday is required.QualificationsPrior office, school, or customer-service experience is preferred. Experience working with children or in an educational setting is a plus.A Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and fingerprinting are required for employment.Mountain Valley Community School is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment for all students, families, and staff.
Worksite address
mexico, ME, 04257, US
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