We are seeking a school support person/ admin for the Birch School front desk. Our school community is flexible, tolerant, and we aim for happy and healthy days. We are a small team, and we all “wear many hats”, taking responsibility in several areas. Our school culture is warm and welcoming. Students are ages 10 – 17, so applicants must have a genuine appreciation for teens. Adults interact with students throughout the day and each team member provides mentoring support for a small group of students. Our community is creative and adaptive. We embrace innovation and promote modern solutions to education, with a focus on student-led individualized learning in community.

This is part-time, approximately half-time, flexible schedule, in-person with some remote opportunities. Morning availability is preferred.

We are currently seeking the right person to join our team to provide support for our school in the following areas:

• Recordkeeping, i.e. attendance, transcripts, student records
• Managing systems such as Google Workspace, Google Classroom, and Student Information System
• Managing daily communication with families and students concerning attendance and other necessary communications, via email and telephone
• Know how to use Discord, or be willing to learn,
• Support teachers by assisting with logistical and technical issues
• Support students by providing technical assistance and troubleshooting
• Manage required data collection and reporting
• Support admissions team with communications and events
• Assist the team with setup and cleanup of learning spaces at the start and end of the week

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Advanced working knowledge of google suite, excel, Discord, on Mac and PC
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Well organized and systems focused
• Appropriate public-facing communications style
• Comfortable working with children, teenagers and their families
• Experience with data collection, record keeping and data reporting
• Flexible, adaptable attitude
• Experience juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to complete time-based tasks
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, student-centered education and modern learning techniques and approaches.
• Willingness to participate in all areas of school functions, i.e. special events, maintaining equipment and learning spaces, ensuring a safe environment, supervising students occasionally.
• BONUS:
  • Desire to learn and/or experience with mentoring individual students
  • Knowledge of High School transcripts and college admissions requirements
  • Experience with Google Classroom
  • Problem-Solver, solutions oriented
  • Experience with K-12 Education