Front Office AssistantLocation: South MountainJob Type: Full-time, ContractSalary Range: $43,000-47,000 per yearHow You Will Make a Difference at Sun Valley AcademyAs the Front Office Assistant at Sun Valley Academy, you play a crucial role in supporting our faculty, staff, and visitors, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service. Your contributions help create a welcoming environment where students, parents, and staff feel valued and supported. Your responsibilities include:Performing office tasks related to student data collection, parent-school communication, and student-office communication.Greeting visitors and staff members warmly, addressing inquiries directly or referring them to appropriate staff members.Answering phones with a pleasant demeanor and positive attitude, resolving issues at the front desk, and directing others to the appropriate staff members.Organizing, maintaining, and updating student records, including collecting records from students' previous schools and managing immunization records.Performing clerical tasks related to student enrollment and withdrawal processes.Coordinating student late arrivals and early departures, recording and reconciling these records with student attendance data.Assisting with account receivables and school paperwork.Coordinating supply orders for school/staff as needed.Receiving deliveries, sorting and distributing incoming mail, and preparing outgoing mail.Operating standard office equipment, including copy machines, fax machines, and computers, for copying, scanning, and faxing.Supervising individual students and/or groups of students when necessary.Maintaining employee and department directories.Performing other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.At least two years of experience working in a K-8 office setting.Bilingual proficiency Required (written and verbal communication skills)Strong customer service skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.Computer proficiency, including basic software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, etc.).Valid Arizona (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.Preferred ExperienceBachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.Experience working with PowerSchool.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when necessary. Access and navigation of all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.ABOUT USSun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale, Glendale, and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.WHAT WE OFFER YOUAt SVA, we offer smaller class sizes, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONSun Valley Academy 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.EMPLOYEE BENEFITSSun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESSTo ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?Apply through the link below.https://sunvalleyacademy.isolvedhire.com/Please Note: Only the top qualified applicants will be called for interviews.