FY 26-27 MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time Accrual

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center in Pacoima, CA is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to support front-desk operations, data entry, and general administrative tasks. The role reports to the Office Manager and is up to 29 hours per week across 205 work days.

You will work with parents, students, teachers and visitors, enter data from school databases, and help organize files and communications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, and Dropbox is expected; bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Sheets and Dropbox.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and help parents, students, teachers and visitors.
• Gather data from Student Database Software and input information.
• Organize and manage files, act as receptionist, and support Administrators.
• Schedule tours when needed and process documents.
• Operate intercom/PA system and participate in safety plans.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Business-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

Dropbox

Job description

JOB TITLE: OFFICE ASSISTANTSTATUS: Part-time, Up to 29hours/wk, 205 work daysREPORTS TO: Office ManagerPROGRAM: MIT - Middle School CampusOrganization OverviewVaughn Next Century Learning Center (“Vaughn”), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeless, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the district’s low-income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full-service, community-based, K-12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent.Primary ResponsibilitiesReports to Office ManagerGeneral Office duties: Communicate with and help parents, students, teachers and visitorsGather data from Student Database Software and input informationOrganizing and managing files, acting as receptionists,Supporting other staff with organizational tasks for AdministratorsSchedules tours, if neededProcesses, sorts, checks for accuracy, and files documents in accordance with established systemsHelps make copies for TeachersDistributes intra-system and general delivery mail; maintains routine office records relating to student records, instructional materials, etc.Operates the intercom and provides information through the school’s public address system.Participate in all school emergency and safety plansOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong customer service skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Spreadsheets, and DropboxAbility to collaborate with other staff membersDesirable Skills/QualificationsBilingual: English/SpanishDegree in Business or related fieldExperience working in a clerical positionCompensation and Benefits$21.00 – $25.00 per hour (non-bachelor's track)$26.00 – $31.00 per hour (bachelor's track)Sick Time AccrualOpportunities for professional growthAdditional InformationUpon receiving an offer of employment:Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ)Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employmentWill be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employmentVaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.