FRONT OFFICE MANAGER (full-time, long term substitute position)
Orchard Valley Waldorf School is seeking a long term substitute to cover our Front Office Manager who will be out on Maternity leave from November 2022 through June 2023.
The Front Office Manager is responsible for a wide variety of tasks as the first point of contact with children, parents, and community members within a busy and dynamic school environment.
The communication (phone, e-mail, direct) with adults is balanced in care of/for children in need of first aid or a quiet time out of the classroom.
The ideal candidate will have the capacity to multitask and maintain a friendly and welcoming countenance at all times. This position involves working indoors seated for much of the day and must also be prepared to work outside for periods of time in changing weather conditions.
Qualifications Include:
High School diploma
Two years of experience in an administrative environment
Experience and comfortability in working with children
Good computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google suite; experience with BigSIS or other educational software desired
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Flexible, detail-oriented, personable, positive, calm
Natural desire to be in service to others
Interest in Waldorf philosophy and working principles
Ability to follow instructions and carry out tasks in a timely manner
An interest in and commitment to the success of the school!
Orchard Valley is a small, rural school set on a beautiful 55-acre campus that encompasses meadows, forests, orchards and gardens, and is abutted by the Kingsbury Branch of the Winooski River. We also have chickens, goats, and sheep, which our students help to care for as part of our rich Waldorf curriculum. Our programs include combined elementary grades classes and our campus is also home to an early childhood program.
This is a temporary, hourly, full-time position. Compensation based on experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest, your resume and three references to employment@ovws.org by July 31, 2022.
