Dynamic School Office Assistant (Substitute) – Clerical & Reception

ReNEW Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking a substitute Office Assistant to perform confidential clerical duties in a school setting, supporting the principal and staff.

Responsibilities include reception, basic bookkeeping, answering phones, handling mail and copies, maintaining attendance records, and drafting memos. This role requires accuracy, tact, and the ability to work under time constraints in a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Proficient with standard office software and equipment.
• High school diploma or GED with business courses.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written/spoken English grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, students and the public.
• Basic arithmetic skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general receptionist duties.
• Perform general bookkeeping duties.
• Answer telephones and screen incoming calls.
• Attend computer and job skills training as requested during work hours.
• Photocopy/collate materials.
• Maintain attendance sheets.
• Type correspondence, memos and other communications.
• Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping principles

Office procedures

Decision making

Relationship building

Tact and courtesy

Grammar and punctuation

Arithmetic skills

Work under pressure

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED with business courses

Tools

Microsoft Windows'97

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Hartford Public Schools is seeking a substitute Office Assistant to perform confidential clerical duties in a school setting, supporting the principal and staff.

Responsibilities include reception, basic bookkeeping, answering phones, handling mail and copies, maintaining attendance records, and drafting memos. This role requires accuracy, tact, and the ability to work under time constraints in a diverse educational environment.