School Secretary (Grade K-5) – 2025-26 Position Available In Queens, New York

School Secretary (Grade K-5)

• 2025-26 3.

6 3.6 out of 5 stars 36-12 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 About Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools (OWNCS) are committed to educating students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners, based on an educational philosophy of inquiry, active and experiential learning, and social justice. Through our membership in the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition and the International Baccalaureate Organization, Our World Neighborhood, OWNCS commits to the goals of creating a diverse community of learners and educators who are encouraged to think critically, solve complex problems, and engage with people in an increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world. The successful candidate for this position will embody confidence, exercise good judgment and must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including students and their families, colleagues, staff, and administrators. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline from US accredited university or college. 2+ years of administrative or secretarial experience (school setting preferred) Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, ATS, and PowerSchool Strong written and verbal communication skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to supporting students and staff Must be able to: Communicate through superior written and oral communications skills. Exhibit a high caliber of expertise in subject matter. Work on multiple projects and respond to requests and deadlines in an accurate, timely manner. Make sound decisions within the parameters of authority. Be courteous, professional and tactful at all times. Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, authorizer and community. OWN 1 Elementary School is seeking a dependable, organized, and service-oriented School Secretary to support the daily operations of the school. This position plays a critical role in managing communication, maintaining student records, coordinating logistics, and assisting with administrative tasks across the school community. Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities Maintain daily attendance records and update student files (digital and physical) Answer phones, respond to emails, and assist visitors and families at the front desk Process early dismissals, MetroCard replacements, and student absences Coordinate communications using Bloomz (parent communication platform) Run reports, track chronic absenteeism, and issue attendance verification letters Support logistics for events, enrollment, field trips, and inspections Submit tech and operations tickets; assist staff with ad-hoc requests Create flyers, certificates, and materials using Canva or Adobe Supervise students in the main office when necessar Share commitment to the success of the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools. Support and fully participate in a school culture that focuses on student and adult learning. Set high expectations and standards for the office support staff. Conduct one-self according to professional, ethical principles. Continuously strive to improve office methods, clerical techniques, and interpersonal relationships. Accept responsibility for marketing the school to the community. Display personal qualities that reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the school. Display pride in being a member of the school team and administrative staff. Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Manual. Benefits! At Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools, we invest in our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Healthcare Coverage

• Quality medical, dental, and vision plans Financial Wellness
• 401(k) with employer contributions, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and student loan forgiveness eligibility Work-Life Balance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays Wellness Perks
• Gym reimbursement, wellness incentives, and discounted services through Working Advantage Mental Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and free Talk space therapy access Peace of Mind
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and identity theft protection