We're looking for inspiring educators and administrators who see themselves as designers. Who promote a love of learning and curiosity in our students.

We’re looking for educators who don’t have to think about having a growth mindset but naturally model one for their students. Teachers who can provide a safe learning environment where mistakes are welcomed.

We’re looking for educators who are their best when being creative and in a collaborative learning and working environment.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow and innovate, we would love to hear from you. Our compensation is highly competitive.

Administrative Assistant

Start Date: August 16, 2021

The Position

We are seeking a full-time administrative assistant for Portfolio School’s K-8 campus in Tribeca New York. We’re looking for a person with an entrepreneurial mindset and a can-do attitude to be part of our growing team of educators and administrators. The administrative assistant will report to the head of operations of the school.

The School

Portfolio School is an innovative, project-based school in Tribeca.

Portfolio is a school that: values strong and positive relationships; encourages and supports deep collaboration; engenders and sustains an ongoing growth mindset; and is deeply invested in authentic, multi-disciplinary project-based learning and teaching. As such, all teachers and staff members are expected to: maintain positive relations with children at all times; promote a love of learning and curiosity in our students; provide a safe learning environment where mistakes are welcomed; have high expectations that are achievable for all children; support ideas and themes brought into school from children and where possible incorporate these into lessons and units; work collaboratively with colleagues and the team at Portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

The administrative assistant will be an integral part of the school team, responsible for the day to day operations of the school. The main responsibilities include:

Hours: 8 to 6pm with lunch break
Opening and closing of the school
Ordering school and classroom supplies and managing deliveries
Managing inventory of school supplies
Administration of student attendance, collecting student forms, and preparation of snacks
Coordinate and participate in taking students out for recess.
Arranging field trips
Overseeing the cleaning crew and responsible for general cleaning of the space
Assistance in organizing school events such as parent tours, open houses, and exhibitions.
Build and maintain cooperative relationships with parents, students and the team. You’ll be the first person school visitors will meet.

Qualifications

Must have:

Proficiency in Google work suite such as google docs, slides, and sheets.
Solid organizational and time management skills.
A can do attitude and an amenable demeanor.

Desired:

Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite or tools like Canva is desired.
Experience in creating content and posting on social media.

Compensation

Portfolio School’s compensation package includes a competitive salary, health benefits, commuter and 401k benefits, life insurance, personal days off, and school paid cell phone plan.