Office Assistant

LAWNDALE EDUCATIONAL AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHARTER SCHOOL • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C. It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago. LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.

Requirements

• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
• Have experience working with computers including software (such as Excel) and student information management systems (i.e. Powerschool and ASPEN)
• Evaluate and improve processes
• Perform responsible, accurate and timely clerical work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Type at least 40-50 WPM
• Are able to establish and maintain professional relationships
• Can communicate accurately, courteously and effectively –orally and in writing – to different audiences

Nice To Haves

• You are bilingual
• Experience in a school setting.
• Experience as an Office Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Office Manager with various data and organizational tasks
• Facilitates daily operations of the main office including general student interactions, answering phones and emails, receiving payments for various fees, etc.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation of office operations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed