Summary:

Heart of the Summer, Duchesne’s Summer Enrichment Program, is searching for a well-qualified candidate who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This individual will work from December through July. This position calls for a person with good phone and email communications skills and who is energetic and is willing and able to take on various tasks when asked. The candidate must also have attention to detail and is able to interact with students, teachers and parents in a positive, nurturing environment. The office staff reports to the Extended Programs Director.

Hours:

December – May Up to 20 hours per week

June and July Full Time

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive and respond to phone messages and emails for Extended Programs
• Print and file documentation
• Assist with mailings
• Assist with morning and afternoon carpool in June and July
• Assist existing students with schedule changes
• Assist new students with enrollment
• Assist in accommodating changes to students’ schedules
• Assist the Extended Programs Director with additional duties as needed
• Assist in preparing for upcoming sessions

Minimum Education/Prior Experience/Qualifications Required

In the performance of his/her duties, Employee shall be guided by the Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart and the Catholic Faith. Candidates must also possess:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Genuine affinity for working with children and families in an educational setting
• Strong references to convey your abilities
• Successful completion of criminal offender record information and sexual offender registry information checks
• Current Safe Environment training

General Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and other staff members
• Punctuality and dependability
• Ability to multitask and to work quickly and accurately with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures and rules contained in the Duchesne Employee Handbook
• Maintain productive relationships with other Duchesne faculty and staff

Tenets of Staff Excellence

Duchesne Academy employees embody and promote the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. As a staff of excellence, they commit to a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. As community builders, employees of Duchesne value and respect their colleagues, and they promote School goals and policies with a generous and positive spirit.

A Sacred Heart employee…

Demonstrates an understanding of Catholic Identity, respects the tenets of Catholicism, and participates in the faith life of the School.

Models acceptance of and respect for other faith and cultural traditions.

Values and encourages interactive service as a life-long commitment.

Creates an inviting environment which honors rigor and relevance, and promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and the creative use of the imagination.

Embraces the importance of the integration of technology within the school; supports and promotes the ethical use of all forms of technology.

Researches, reflects on, and adopts best practices to promote excellence in the area of expertise.

Continually seeks professional growth through self-reflection, observations, collegial dialogue and professional development opportunities.

Fulfills routine professional responsibilities in a thoughtful and timely manner.

Works in partnership and open communication with parents and colleagues to ensure the well-being of the school.

Contributes to a community culture that fosters thoughtful decision-making, honorable behavior, accountability, and a sense of hope.

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Nothing in this Job Description restricts Duchesne’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Duchesne may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

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Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.