Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Entrepreneur High School - Fontana - Fontana, CA 92553Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 HourlyREAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a non-profit charter school management organization designed to significantly increase college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire.  We aim to impact and revitalize communities through the development of education and other supportive partnerships.
Job Purpose:
The office assistant reports to the Operations Manager and the Principal. This position is responsible for assisting the front office personnel in ensuring that the office runs efficiently and effectively. Additionally, this position is one of the primary points of contact, whether in person or via phone for RJA families, community and visitors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all students, staff and families
Greet and assist parents, students, and visitors to the school in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent customer service
Answer phones using a professional and courteous manner. Transfer calls appropriately, take and distribute phone messages in a timely manner
Reply to general information requests with accurate information
Assist with typing and composing correspondence and letters
Responsible for making phone calls to parents (i.e. SST)
Responsible for flyer distribution and school information posting
Supervision during lunch and recess (policy and procedures) as assigned
Assist with the preparation of parent meetings
Assist enrollment coordinator with organizing, requesting and sending student CUM files
Ensures that all work record files are maintained per auditor’s guidelines for each student
Enrolls and withdraws students as required
Assist with filing disciplinary records via Illuminate and manual filing
Other responsibilities, as assigned
Desired Skills and Traits:
Maintains a positive demeanor, flexible with changes and is highly organized in all activities
Strong verbal and written communication is required in order to compose independent correspondence on a wide range of subject matters relating to the school
Additionally, experience in the following areas is helpful:
Prior experience working with students in a learning environment
Student information systems experience
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or GED required
Minimum one year of general clerical experience required
Experience working in a fast paced work environment with changing needs
Physical demands:
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time
Occasional computer work including but not limited to typing
Compensation & Benefits:
REAL Journey Academies offers its employees a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive benefits package that includes:
Benefits and Perks:
Comprehensive HMO/PPO Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Virtual Medical Visits
Health Savings Account
Up to 12 Vacation Days
10 Paid Holiday Schedule
Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Employer matched retirement plans (403b and CalSTRS)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Legal Insurance
Additional voluntarily health benefits
Opportunities for Growth & Development
Qualifications