Middle and Upper School Administrative Assistant

This position is a unique opportunity to join a special community of educators. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, in Overland Park, Kansas, is a student-centered school which affords teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative, with support and guidance from their administrators. Administrative assistants provide support to administrators, teachers, students and parents in order to help ensure the operation of the school is welcoming, friendly and efficient.  HBHA is truly an exceptional work environment, and as such we are seeking an exceptional school administrative assistant.

We are seeking:

• A thoughtful and organized person with educational experience
• A team player who enjoys working in partnership with administrators, teachers and parents in the best interest of the children. 
• An excellent communicator 
• A self-motivated individual who is flexible and will give 100% to supporting the effective functioning of the school environment. 
• An individual who is open to working in a Jewish environment in which Jewish (and human) values, traditions, and holidays are woven seamlessly into the day
• An individual who values serving as a part of a team that serves the whole child; includes supporting others and being supported in an environment that cherishes community, teamwork, and cross curricular innovation.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a background in computer database, word processing, spreadsheets and copiers
• Have experience with written and verbal communication to various constituencies including adolescents and young adults
• Able to manage a system of record keeping for the school, including but not limited to attendance, discipline, teacher substitutes, school assemblies, back to school nights, parent conferences, field trips, teacher syllabi, student records, and any other school related functions.
• Manage special event details for school honor assemblies, in school bar or bat mitzvot celebrations, graduation ceremonies, and other school functions.
• Help manage confidential school information
• Communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders with efficiency and effectiveness to keep school operations running smoothly.
• Work collaboratively with all faculty and staff throughout the building with enthusiasm and professionalism.  

Qualifications: Education or bachelor’s degree, education experience preferred

HBHA may be the place for you! We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A warm and supportive work environment
• A chance to help students grow into their best adult selves as moral and ethical contributors to their communities

Application Process:

Please complete the online application and please upload a cover letter and resume to the application.