Office Assistant - Milner Middle School (N148-2627)

ReNEW Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Hartford seeks an Office Assistant at Milner Middle School to perform confidential clerical duties and general receptionist and bookkeeping tasks. You will work with staff and students in a school office environment, handling communications, records, and basic financial tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with business courses and a willingness to learn; eleven-month work year with steady, rule-based expectations in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with business courses.
• Proficient with basic bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Strong command of Standard English grammar and spelling.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and maintain accuracy.
• Capable of handling sensitive information confidentially and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform general receptionist duties and answer telephones.
• Handle general bookkeeping tasks and attendance records.
• Type correspondence, memos and other communications.
• Photocopy/collate materials and maintain filing systems.
• Attend computer and job skills training as requested.
• Maintain attendance sheets and support staff as needed.
• Perform other clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Windows 97

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Decision making

Relationship building

Professionalism

Grammar

Math skills

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED with business courses

Tools

Microsoft Windows 97

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

POSTING NUMBER

N143-2627

POSTING DATE

September 2, 2026

CLOSING DATE

September 16, 2026

POSITION

Office Assistant

LOCATIONS

Milner Middle School

REPORTS TO

Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Perform clerical responsibilities of a confidential and responsible nature requiring knowledge of systems and procedures in a school environment.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND 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, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices where necessary.
• Proficient in the use of modern office procedures, practices and equipment, including Microsoft Windows’97, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook or whatever is applicable to the specific school.
• Ability to work and make decisions in accordance with rules, regulations and departmental policy and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in dealing with the public, students, and staff.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Standard English grammar with correct spelling, punctuation and letter form.
• Ability to make basic arithmetical computations and speed and accuracy.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED supplemented by business courses.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and work within difficult time constraints.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Non-certified.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary in accordance with Hartford Federation of School Secretaries, 2024-2027 Salary Grid (095-11), $38,654-$53,973. eleven-month work year

UNION AFFILIATION

• The Hartford Federation of School Secretaries (HFSS)

An Equal Employment Opportunity and ... M/F/V/D

Note: This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future certified teaching opportunities.The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position.The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract.In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.