Brooklyn Schoolhouse
156 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Start Date: August 18, 2015
Brooklyn Schoolhouse is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the school. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• organizing fundraising activities
• managing class parents and parent involvement on a school-wide level
• maintaining the school’s supplies (office and classroom) at desired levels (as determined by the Director)
• ensuring any technical or mechanical problems are resolved by calling the appropriate people to have them fixed
• answering the school’s main telephone line and directing calls as needed
• ensuring that only approved individuals access the building
• responding to and/or forwarding email queries to the appropriate person
• signing for and sending packages
• printing and stuffing out-going mail
• administering the school’s fire drills and ensuring the school is compliant with all safety codes
• maintaining compliance with the Department of Health’s codes
• assisting in the classroom on a daily basis
Schedule
• 8:45 to 4:45, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and 8:45-3:30, Tuesday, Thursday.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN OFFICE MANAGEMENT, AND AN ENTHUSIASM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. EXCEL PROFICIENCY IS REQUIRED.
$27,000-29,000 depending on experience
Health insurance benefits provided
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Kim Turnbull at kim@brooklynschoolhouse.nyc
Brooklyn Schoolhouse is founded on the conviction that children have an innate desire to explore, play, and learn, and are naturally competent and capable learners. We believe children learn best in a diverse community where their ideas and questions are respected, and where children are guided through the process of building meaningful understandings.
At Brooklyn Schoolhouse children engage in inquiry-based learning. Curriculum pieces emerge from the children’s interests and questions. As curriculum evolves, we encourage children to think creatively, investigate their questions, and build new understandings. This kind of education builds collaboration skills and social responsibility, and fosters creativity and ingenuity. These are the skills that will help young people to be happy and successful in the world today.
The Reggio Emilia Approach is integral to our philosophy and practice. Our connection with the Art of Teaching graduate program at Sarah Lawrence College strengthens and informs our teaching and our pedagogy.
KIM TURNBULL
KIM@BROOKLYNSCHOOLHOUSE.NYC
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.