Position Announcement – Part-Time Office Support

 
About Sussex Montessori School:
 
Sussex Montessori School was approved as a charter school by the Delaware Department of Education in April 2018, and opened with grades K through 3 in Fall 2020.  Currently, Sussex Montessori serves children in grades K-6^.. The Sussex Montessori School Board believes that the creation of a Montessori public school in Sussex County, DE supports improved student learning, allows for greater choice for parents, and serves as a model for alternative approaches to education by providing a proven and innovative teaching and learning environment.
 
The mission of Sussex Montessori School is to nurture the development of empathetic, collaborative, persistent and innovative global and community citizens in accordance with the time-tested philosophy of Maria Montessori, through authentic personalized learning experiences, respectful relationships, opportunities to innovate, and a focus on global citizenship.
 
The school is located in Seaford, Delaware, which is a diverse rural area with a thriving Hispanic population as well as growing Haitian community.
 
Summary of Position:
Office Support personnel reports directly to the Director of Finance and Operations and the Head of School and is responsible for supporting enrollment, transportation, attendance, Montessori materials inventory and other required support as needed.
 
Location:
Seaford, Delaware
 

Duties:

• Eschool management – data entry
• Transportation support
• Managing excel inventory files
• Enrollment data entry and follow up files as needed
• Student support as needed

 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years’ experience
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, educational equity, and multicultural education

 
Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Associates Degree
• Fluent in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole
• Experience working with office staff
• Excellent communication skills

 
How to Apply:
You must submit the following documents.  Incomplete applications will not be considered:

1. A resume that clearly indicates that you possess the required qualifications, and that indicates which preferred qualifications and additional relevant qualifications you would bring to this position.
2. A one-page cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position
3. Contact information for three professional references

 
 
Notes:
This is a 29.5-hour/week position, 10-month position.  A criminal background check, Child Protective Registry check, and tuberculosis test is required.
 
Review of applications will be on-going. Position will be open until filled.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sussex Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans.