Creative Minds is seeking a Receptionist for the 2015-2016 school year.
About Creative Minds International PCS
Creative Minds International Public Charter School (CMIPCS) is a tuition-free school for DC public school students. The school will be located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington D.C., at 3700 North Capital Street, NW, beginning in August 2015. The program serves students in grades pre-school through fifth grade, with the goal of expanding to include a middle school in the year 2016-17.
CMIPCS offers a highly engaging, international curriculum with project- and arts-based activities that foster creativity, self-motivation, social and emotional development, and academic excellence. Our unique program is based on an inclusive philosophy of education and a holistic pedagogical approach. To facilitate the achievement of our program goals, we have limited class size to 17 students (with 2 to 3 teachers or assistant teachers) in each classroom, and will be providing teachers opportunities for weekly planning and collaboration. The components of our education model include:
The International Primary Curriculum (thematic, interdisciplinary, arts-integrated units based on Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory)
Foreign language instruction (Spanish, Mandarin, and French)
Arts Education (Music, Visual Arts, Drama)
Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s Developmental Approach to Education
A highly diverse student and teacher population
A unique synthesis between charter and private school design elements
Responsibilities
The Receptionist is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in working in charter schools. The Receptionist will report to the Director of Operations and will assist with several non-academic aspects of school management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Greeting students, families, and staff at the entry;
Answering and directing phone calls received at the main school line;
Supporting logistics (technology, set-up, etc.) for school-wide events;
Assisting with weekly/monthly newsletters for families and community members;
Supervising meal distribution and billing;
Editing and maintaining the school website;
Recording and entering school attendance data;
Ordering and distributing materials;
Supporting school-wide programs and initiatives such as school conferences, Report Cards, etc.
Desired Qualities
Demonstrated communication skills;
Previous work experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting;
Demonstrated ability to work well with parents;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member;
Patience, flexibility, and a willingness to take risks;
Consistently reflects on her/his work;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Experience working with linguistically and ethnically diverse student populations, and children with developmental differences;
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and eagerness to learn;
Demonstrated commitment to the well-being and success of all students and staff members.
Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree
Previous experience organizing and supporting events/organizations
Passion for and commitment to our school’s unique vision
How to apply
Apply
Please provide resume, cover letter, and two letters of reference regarding the applicant’s qualifications for this position to jobs@creativemindspcs.org. Letters of reference should demonstrate commitment to professional growth, ability and willingness to collaborate with peers, etc. (letters from principals, colleagues, professors, previous employers, etc.).
Creative Minds International PCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.