Bilingual Administrative Assistant to CEO
Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Clerical and Administrative
Specialty Administrative Assistant
Location 19140 , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/11/24
START DATE: IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY
SCHOOL: Esperanza Academy Charter School
LOCATION: 4261 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia PA 19140
ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia and prides itself on serving the students in the community in which it is located. During the 2022-2023 school year, Esperanza Academy will serve grades: K, 1, 4, 5, and 6-12. Esperanza Academy believes that education can be a vehicle for social and economic progress for marginalized communities. As a result, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide our students with the best educational option in the Philadelphia area.
Our proven track record of academic success with historically underserved students sets us apart. The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth is among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%. For seven out of nine years, our high school has been ranked as one of the Best High Schools in the country.
By the fall of 2024, we will have fully expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,400 students. This expansion will result in Esperanza Academy being the second-largest single charter school in the city of Philadelphia.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Esperanza Academy Charter School is seeking to fill an immediate opportunity for a Bilingual Administrative Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. We seek a task-oriented, organized, effective communicator who is passionate about supporting positive change in underserved communities. As a representative of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer for all stakeholders, this team member serves as the embodiment of the Academys values. The administrative assistant provides direct administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, supports school-wide systems, and serves as a resource for all stakeholders.
Esperanza Academy administrative support team members :

Are mission-minded leaders both inside and outside of the school building.
Understand that building strong relationships with all stakeholders is critical to student achievement.
Are student-centered, proactive, and maintain a high level of customer service.
Are focused on creating welcoming environments where students, families, faculty, and staff can thrive.
Are collaborative team players who believe that their work helps move students forward.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience providing administrative support to a high-level executive.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish are required.
Prior experience working in education or a non-profit agency is preferred.
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university is required. (Official transcripts showing the degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment.)
Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks. For more information regarding required clearances please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.
Spanish fluency is required.

FOLLOW US
To learn more about Esperanza Academy, please visit our website at https://www.esperanzaacademycs.orgor follow us on our social media accounts. We can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email their resumes to talent@neacademy.net. In the subject line of your email, include the title of the role you are applying for to support the talent team in the screening process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Esperanza Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Esperanza Academy are based on doing what is best for kids, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Philadelphia, PA 19140: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In personHealth insurance