Office Assistant (contractor/on-call)

Organization Overview

Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.

About Our Team

Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve. About the Role Excel Academy Massachusetts has four campuses located in East Boston and Chelsea. Each school has a front office that is staffed by 1-2 Operations Team members. This role will ensure continuation of normal operations at the school due to scheduled and unexpected staff absences. Ideally, this role will be available to provide support through both scheduled and on-call needs and partial and full day coverage. Applicants must be available from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM at least one day per week. This job is not full-time or part-time, is on-call based on coverage needs. The hourly rate for this position is $20/hr as scheduled. Duties and Responsibilities Staff the Main Office Support in maintaining a warm, safe, and positive environment Answer the phone and door and support internal staff and external vendors Complete basic administrative tasks like making copies, data entry, etc., as needed Distribute breakfast and lunch Assist in distribution of breakfast and lunch following standard operating procedures Support with clean-up of meals Mission Alignment You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model; You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education; You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement. Qualifications Be at least 18 years old Have proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred Be a team player and willing to step in to provide support where needed

Preference will be given to applicants who also: Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income. Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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