Bilingual Office Assistant

Independence Mission Schools • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Independence Mission Schools (IMS) educate students of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring network of 14 schools blends the best of Catholic education with innovative teaching strategies designed to meet the unique learning needs of all students. St. Barnabas, an Independence Mission School, is seeking a bilingual (Vietnamese or Spanish speaking) Office Assistant who will report directly to the school principal.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required (college preferred)
• Bilingual in Vietnamese or Spanish
• Careful attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Must be able to clear all background checks

Responsibilities

• Support with translation services, including conversations with families and students, as well as written communications
• Support parents and families in the submission of documentation for applications, enrollment, scholarships and tuition payments
• Support ENL (English as a New Language) students
• Utilize school software to monitor and track daily student attendance
• Act as point of contact for parents and guardians regarding daily attendance
• Work with School Principal to proactively address attendance issues
• Copies, filing, and other office tasks as directed
• Ability to assist classroom teacher in all requested duties related to student supports, classroom instruction, classroom preparation, student safety and hygienic needs, lunch, recess, behavior supports and behavior management and other duties as assigned throughout a 10-month school year
• Demonstrate ongoing flexibility by performing other duties as needed or as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED