Part-Time Receptionist (Temporary) (Bilingual English/Spanish)

About Alma
Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the
path to college
and to challenge them to be
service-minded leaders
. We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a
three dimensional vision of student achievement
that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.
We’re located in New Bedford, Massachusetts a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.
Alma gets
results
for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.
The Receptionist Role
The Receptionist is an integral part of our crew because they are often the first person who our families interact with when they walk through our doors. Our receptionist is the friendly face of the school. The receptionist works closely with the Office Manager and the Dean of Operations. Duties include but are not limited to:
Warmly welcome families into the school
Manage front desk adult sign in log
Manage front desk scholar sign in log, including tardies and dismissals
Answer phone calls and take messages for staff
Schedules meetings between families and staff including at high volume times like family conferences and enrollment meetings.
Supports with set up and break down of school events like family conferences, professional development, and graduation ceremonies
Adapt to tackle other day to day challenges in a fast paced environment
Maintain professional customer service during high volume and sometimes stressful situations
Who We’re Looking For
We seek outstanding educators with the following qualifications:
Bilingual in English and Spanish required (ability to read, write, speak)
Proficient in email and digital calendars
Ability to problem solve independently and collaboratively
Flexible and adapts to new technologies and initiatives
Well organized and detail oriented
In addition, the ideal candidate has the following competencies:
Show me the Outcomes
: Filters every decision through the lens of potential impact on their class
High Demand, High Support
: Sets a high bar for self, colleagues and scholars.
Crew
: Believes that working with a diverse crew --with a range of perspectives, backgrounds and communication styles– makes us stronger. Seeks to uncover and address personal biases and structural inequities.
It's Our Ship
: Takes responsibility for the success of the school
Challenge, Challenge
: Sees difficult problems as opportunities to increase capacity and grow skills. Seeks out, and improves through, feedback.
What You Can Expect
Fully stocked supply closets for all your front desk needs
A manager who supports you
Paid sick and personal day, as well as paid holidays, and paid school breaks
Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching
Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues
What You Can Expect
Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
Fully stocked supply closets
Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues
This positon is temporary and expected to last from November 1 - May 20
Compensation:
This position is paid hourly and eligible for overtime. Starting hourly rate ranges from $20 - $24 per hour, based on prior experience.
Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.