School Receptionist
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness racism oppression and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
You Should Apply If
Youre passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment for students and families. You enjoy connecting with people and have a strong knack for detail oriented organization. But in everything you do you put relationships first. You love building lasting relationships with students staff and families creating trust respect and accountability for the success of our students and our schools.
What Youll Do
- Warmly greet all visitors to the school and direct them to the appropriate place or person
- Respond to visitor & parent requests as appropriate
- Serve as primary contact for all school communication via phone
- Responsible for routing calls promptly and correctly to the proper staff person or voicemail correctly and politely take messages when necessary
- Responsible for sending direct mail and other notices that need to be sent home by the school
- Attend to sick and injured students administer medication and ensure all medical incidents are properly documented
- Maintain student medical student early dismissal visitor and parent volunteer logs
- Update Illuminate with address and student information changes as needed
- Accept mail and deliveries and route to appropriate recipient
- Provide administrative support to the Operations Coordinator Registrar and Assistant School Leader of Operations
- Assist as necessary with school events
- Assist with data entry and special projects as needed
- Maintain a neat welcoming & organized office environment
Youll Be Qualified If You Have
- Associates degree or two years of coursework at an institution of higher learning strongly preferred
- Strong customer service skills required
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency in working with Google Suite
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Prior experience working with students in an academic or recreational setting preferred
- Detail-oriented excellent organizational planning and implementation skills
- Positive energy and the ability to be a strong role model for students
Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following
- Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
- Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA Compton and San Diego
- Support and care from fellow teachers administrators and regional team members
- Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager
Working with Us Means the Following Perks
- Full-time position with a $20/hour rate a generous benefits package
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance Supplemental Life Accident Short Term Disability etc.)
- Generous paid time off program includes 22 holidays sick leave and vacation
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account EAP college tuition benefits program through Guardian Dental plan etc.)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
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About Company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in under-resourced communities in Los Angeles to lead choice-filled lives. We are part of the nationwide KIPP network of 224 schools across t ... View more
