Website Red Bridge
Red Bridge Description
Red Bridge is an independent K-8 school that opened in September 2020 in San Francisco. Red Bridge was founded as a demonstration school for a new model of education designed to foster a sense of agency in students as the foundation for academic and life success. Student ownership is built into every system and structure of the school, so that students gradually take on more responsibility for their learning. This puts every student on the path to becoming a lifelong learner – so that no matter what the future looks like, they have the capacity to adapt and flourish. Red Bridge strives to have a student body that reflects the diversity of our community in San Francisco. Our mission, location and individualized tuition model all support this goal. We believe that a diverse learning community is a necessary part of a high-quality education. We aim to have a faculty that reflects this diversity as well. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Teachers at Red Bridge are models learning experiences for students, closely observing children’s development and needs, creating and reflecting on innovative routines and systems. Red Bridge currently serves students in the equivalent of Kindergarten – Fourth Grade. We will continue to grow and age-up with our student body until we are a full K-8 school.
Position Overview
The Administrative Assistant will support the school administrators and teachers in keeping the school running smoothly and safely. This role includes serving as the front desk receptionist: welcoming parent and visitors to the school, tracking student attendance and coordinating late arrivals and early pickups. In addition, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for certain business operations including ordering and organizing school supplies, coordinating receiving packages and returns, tuition invoicing and receiving and tracking enrollment and re-enrollment documentation. The Administrative Assistant will keep physical and digital materials organized and be responsible for creating a welcoming environment for parents and staff. As this is a school-based role, the Administrative Assistant will supervise students at certain times of day, such as lunch and snack, and may fill in as a substitute teacher from time to time. This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of School.
Qualifications
Experience
Ideal candidates will have:
• experience working in an elementary school environment
• experience working in a non-profit environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Elementary Education, Accounting, Liberal Arts, Business, etc.)
• experience communicating with parents or generally responsible for customer satisfaction
Mindset
Ideal candidates will believe:
• that collaboration yields better results
• that the role of the teacher is not to get students to listen, but to get students to think
• that thoughtful feedback is welcome and helpful for personal development
• that planning and preparation are key to reaching lofty goals
Work habits
Ideal candidates will consistently:
• address issues proactively
• take on a variety of tasks flexibly, as necessitated in the school’s early years
• demonstrate authentic enthusiasm for intellectual inquiry
• model lifelong learning
• work to create a culture of belonging for students, parents and colleagues
Steps to Apply
Please make sure you have read all of the materials on our website. Red Bridge is a new model of school, and it’s important that you are excited to be on an early-stage team where you will be creating brand new systems, projects, documents, resources, etc. and that you are fully aligned with our mission. If you’re interested in applying e-mail jobs@redbridgesf.org with your resume and cover letter. Be sure to specify the name of the role you are applying for.
Start Date
Summer 2023 (for the 2023-2024 school year)
What We Offer
Opportunity to be part of an early-stage team of motivated, intentional, life-long learners
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Health and dental benefits
Stipend for lifelong learning
401k
Meaningful opportunities for professional development
Opportunity to have a broader impact on the field of education