Office Manager and Communication SpecialistAbout the Position
The Silver Spring Learning Center / Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy is a growing and warm community school located in Kemp Mill, MD.
We are seeking an Office Manager / Communication Specialist to join our team. This role functions as the glue to the day-to-day operations of our school.
The ideal candidate would be computer savvy, kind, compassionate, positive, and of course, kid-friendly.
Responsibilities :
- Initiate and draft all formal communication to the parent body and community, and present it to the leadership team for review.
- Be the point of contact to parents and teachers for late drop off, early pick up, forgotten lunch, etc.
- Greet and assist onsite guests.
- Take ownership of the technical side of processing scholarship vouchers.
- Answer inbound telephone calls.
- Plan and schedule school events.
- Develop and implement filing and communication systems.
- Maintain office supplies and equipment.
- Perform all other office and communication tasks as needed.
Qualifications :
- Understands the importance of a strong, unified, and transparent partnership between the school and parents to ensure positive growth and development for each child.
- A can do positive attitude - can tolerate frustration with positivity, humor, patience, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to work a smartphone.
- Strong organization skills, for example, attention to detail.
- Previous experience in office administration / communication is a plus.
- Previous experience with Brightwheel is a plus.
- Proficiency in Hebrew is a plus.
Schedule :
This is a full-time in-person position. Hours can be 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm or 9am-5pm, with early Fridays in the Winter.
Pay :
Commensurate with experience.
To Apply :
Please send your resume as a Word document to [email protected].
Location : Silver Spring, MD
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Salary : Commensurate with experience.
For More Information, please contact Rabbi Michael Wecker at 301-649-1373 or [email protected].
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