START DATE: Immediate

SCHOOL: Esperanza Academy High School

LOCATION: 301 West Hunting Park Avenue, 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 2024-2025 school year, Esperanza Academy will serve grades K-1 and grades 5-12. 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 rate of only 1%. For 8 out of 10 years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News ranking of Best High Schools in the country.

By Fall 2025, we will have expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,400 students. Concluding expansion, Esperanza Academy will be the second-largest single charter school in Philadelphia.

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Esperanza Academy, we strive to create a welcoming, organized, and efficient environment that serves the needs of ALL stakeholders and allows teachers to focus on students' learning. Our team is currently accepting applications for an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Instruction (DOI, Principal) at the high school building. As the first point of contact for all stakeholders, this team member serves as the embodiment of the Academy’s values. Reporting to the Director of Instruction, this team member provides direct support to the Director of Instruction, manages systems essential to the school community, and serves as a resource for all stakeholders. We seek an organized, customer service-oriented, proactive individual who can become the keeper of knowledge for all procedures and programs related to the daily operation of the middle school.

The Administrative Assistant to the Director of Instruction (DOI, Principal) plays a primary role in coordinating day-to-day operations systems and routines that allow the school to run seamlessly. This includes but is not limited to direct support to the DOI, coordinating teacher coverage, tracking staff Paid Time Off (PTO), bill pay, ordering supplies using the purchase order process, and disbursing key communications to stakeholders. A resourceful team member, the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Instruction, will ensure the implementation of efficient systems that allow the school leadership team to focus on instruction and teachers to focus on students and families.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. (Official transcripts showing the degree conferred are required before the starting date of employment.)
• Prior work experience as a registrar, preferably in a K-12 charter school setting. Experience in student record management and enrollment processes is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to serving the needs of our diverse student population and their families.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to student records and enrollment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan starting your first day of employment
• Access to other supplemental voluntary benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months of employment
• Paid time off
• Be connected to a larger mission-minded organization that is committed to creating an opportunity community for the residents of the Hunting Park area

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Esperanza Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment. 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:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person