Position Overview: Afternoon Eagles Welcome Desk Assistant at Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark's Campus. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. The Afternoon Eagles Welcome Desk Assistant greets families during afternoon pick-up, manages the sign-in/out process, and communicates with classroom staff via walkie-talkie to have students sent to the gate. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arrive on campus by 3:30 each day 
• Greeting and assisting parents during dismissal
• Managing accurate sign-in/sign-out records
• Communicating with classrooms via walkie-talkie
• Monitoring gate activity for safety and organization
• Verifying authorized pick-ups
• Filling in classrooms with Afternoon Eagles staff and students when needed

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Requirements:

• Must be able to patiently and calmly communicate with adults and children
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and maintain a harmonious environment

Physical Requirements:

• Employee should be comfortable with prolonged standing, sitting, and moving.
• Employee must be able to arrive on time, as scheduled

General Requirements:

The following requirements include criteria an after-school teaching assistant should be able to meet: 

• Friendly, professional, and dependable
• Able to multitask and stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable with basic digital tools or forms
• Experience in school or customer service settings preferred
• Must be willing to work with all age groups at St. Mark’s (ages 1-2 years of age, Pre-K, or K - 5th grade) if needed in another area.
• Support the school with words and actions, both on and off campus
• Confidentiality is required concerning school matters, students, and their families
• Assistants must be sensitive to events, situations, or conditions regarding students, their families, and our coworkers. Information given in confidence must remain in confidence.
• Specific questions about a child should ALWAYS be deferred to the Coordinator of Extended Day. Communication with parents should be of a positive nature.

Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s approach to our balanced education (academics, fine arts, athletics, and spiritual development) is sustained by heightened expectations in all aspects of campus life. Since its founding almost 60 years ago, the school has remained true to its mission to develop “leaders and doers of good”. Each student is prepared for college by a liberal arts curriculum that focuses on the development of effective expression and critical thinking in a learner-centered environment. Episcopal enrolls more than 1,500 students from age 1 to grade 12 across three campuses. Grades 6-12 are housed on the Munnerlyn Campus, which is situated on 84 acres along the southern bank of the St. Johns River. Episcopal is a caring community by design with faculty who are outstanding in their field, all of whom are dedicated to helping our students develop their creative talents, discover their passions, and deepen their faith and commitment to service for others.  Episcopal is committed to a school culture that is safe and positive for all members of our community. We work intentionally to create a community of people who respect and support each other. We recognize the value of diversity, and we actively seek to welcome and include underrepresented groups. Episcopal strongly supports professional development and training opportunities for faculty and staff, ensuring that best practices and innovative, learner-centered teaching methods are continually incorporated into our pedagogy. The academic environment is achievement-oriented with a standard of excellence. The school’s faculty display outstanding academic backgrounds, exceptional character, and dedication to our students across three academic campuses, spanning from an Early Learning Program (age one) through Grade 12. Episcopal does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in its hiring and employment practices. The above information is not a completely comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.  

About Episcopal School of Jacksonville

Founded in 1966, Episcopal School of Jacksonville has distinguished itself as the finest college preparatory school in North Florida. Located on 88 acres along the beautiful St. Johns River, Episcopal provides a challenging educational experience for students of all backgrounds in grades K through 12. Episcopal has three campuses Munnerlyn 6-12 St Mark's (age 1-Grade 5) Beaches (Pre-K3-Grade 5) The mission of Episcopal is to provide a superior college-preparatory education in an environment marked by high expectations, Christian nurture, and social diversity. Through a balanced program of academics, arts, and athletics, Episcopal’s faculty seeks to stimulate each student's intellectual growth, character development, responsible leadership, and a commitment to community service. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a resume, and a list of references to: hrdirector@esj.org

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