Office Assistant (Northeast Nashville- Bilingual Preferred)

Office Assistant (Northeast Nashville- Bilingual Preferred)

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Rocketship is hiring for the position of Front Office Assistant and will work under the direction of the Office Manager. The Front Office Assistant is the first point of contact for parents and students when they come to school, as well as a resource to the school community. The Front Office Assistant should always exhibit professionalism, treat people with respect, and be firm but compassionate in how they address the day-to-day challenges of a rigorous and purposeful school.

Location : Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary - 2526 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207.

Pay : Ranging from $21-$26.50 based on education and experience.

Scheduled Work Hours : 7 : 30am-4 : 30pm, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities :

• Enrollment, Student Information, and Attendance :
• Build strong working relationships with parents, families and staff
• Maintain complete and current student cumulative files
• Manage the Attendance process including contacting absent parents on a daily basis
• Collect doctor's notes and excused absence notes from parents for absentee documentation
• Work with current parents to solve problems and prevent student attrition

Health, Safety and Discipline :

Administrative :

Requirements :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.