Organization Overview Vertex Partnership Academies is a public charter International Baccalaureate World High School with a classical core in the heart of the Bronx. Our mission is to provide students with pathways for upward mobility while preparing them for the responsibilities of self-governance in a democratic republic.
Everything we do is rooted in the four cardinal virtues :
- courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom. Our Lower Academy curriculum is designed to teach timeless truths in pursuit of the good , the true , and the beautiful .
- All students train in the seven classical liberal arts of the Trivium and Quadrivium, with explicit instruction and practice of logic, grammar, and rhetoric, choose between Spanish and Latin, and trace the development of the Western Tradition.
Our Upper Academy provides students with rich options equal in rigor and stature :
a Humanities-focused pathway with AP courses, or three different International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme pathways : Biomedical Science, Computer Science and Cybersecurity, and Montessori Early Childhood Education, all of which have real-world partners and result in an industry credential.At Vertex, our students have agency .Each day, they make choices about the kind of people they want to become, the lives they want to lead, and the society they want to build.It’s our sacred duty to equip them with the knowledge most worth having, to sharpen their critical thinking, and to create a space where they grapple with diverse viewpoints, express cogent arguments, and engage in democratic discourse.Administrative and Office Management SupportSupport with day-to-day responsibilities of numerous operational processes to increase knowledge and flexibility across the team, and fill in during times of needAnswer and direct all incoming office calls professionally and courteously, ensuring prompt assistance and accurate message-takingGreet and welcome all guests upon arrival, providing a friendly and professional first impression while assisting with their needs or directing them to the appropriate person or departmentSupervise and assist with set up, monitoring, and breakdown of all school eventsManage the distribution, organization, and inventory of school suppliesAssist the Director of Operations with tasks as neededAssist with and / or coordinate moving and lifting of boxes and other deliveries, small-scale repair and maintenance needs, and set-up and cleaning of spaces FacilitiesAssist with all facilities-related needs across the campusSupport summer classroom, office, and supply closet setup and organizationParticipate in daily lunch and recess duties, ensuring smooth transitions and student safetyCoordinate with custodial and maintenance teams as needed to address building needs Student RecordsUpdate and maintain all doctor notes in student files, ensuring accurate documentation in PowerSchool attendance recordsMaintains and updates student information in the areas of academics, personal contact info, health and emergency info, and parental permission, using state-required database and school databaseEnsure the content of student information is accurate and is organized and filed as required by state lawCollect and files student records School Procedures and Student Enrollment SupportSupport with school-wide procedures such as arrival, dismissal, and lunchWork with Director of Operations and Student Recruitment to support student enrollment efforts, support with enrollment calls, and provide support as needed for events Qualifications The ideal candidate moves with urgency and purpose, anticipating needs and managing systems.An expansive sense of your own agency A hunger for feedback from all stakeholders and a commitment to continuous improvement High School Diploma or GED (required) Must be fluent in Spanish (spoken and written) Minimum of one year of experience in operations preferred Prior experience working in a charter school or nonprofit preferred A flexible attitude, commitment to lifelong learning, and a sense of humor Flexibility of approach and a collaborative styleA commitment to viewpoint diversity and open inquiry Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaborative skills This role is a full-time, in-person opportunity.Physical Requirements This role may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, including assisting coworkers when needed.Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, and looking at a computer screen for long periods at a time.Compensation The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000, offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s years of experience.As an employee, you are eligible for a benefits package, inclusive of paid time off, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.EEO Statement Vertex Partnership Academies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment; including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Powered by JazzHR