Administrative Assistant

Job Posting: Administrative Assistant

Jerusalem American International School - JAIS

School Year 2023-4

Introduction:

JAIS teachers are dedicated to student success, attentive to the physical and emotional well-being of their students, passionate about student learning and excited by the prospect of working within a dynamic, diverse community.

Classroom practices emphasize active, collaborative learning; team-building activities; the application of technology to authentic learning experiences; differentiated instruction and student achievement.

JAIS:

Established under the auspices of the American Embassy in 2001, the Jerusalem American International school is a branch of The Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel (WBAIS). It is a MSA accredited, fully independent, co-educational Pre-K - 8 international school offering an American program in an International setting.

JAIS is situated in a residential area of Jerusalem in the Goldstien Youth Village.

JAIS is a small warm school where every student is included, valued and set up to thrive

Reports to: Assistant Head of School

Job Capacity: 100%

Start Date: August 7th 2003 ( negotiable)

The successful candidate will have:

• Fluency in English: speaking, reading and writing
• Fluency in Hebrew: speaking, reading and writing

• Excellent communication skills in English and Hebrew with students, parents, coworkers and outside agencies, in all media.
• Team player
• Punctual
• Discretion and sensitivity with confidential information.
• High professional standards in his/ her work ethic and interactions.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent organization, coordination and time management skills.
• Commitment to the mission of the Jerusalem American International School
• Flexible mindset, in tune to the daily needs of a school community
• Welcoming, engaging and hospitable manner to greet our community and guests.

General expectations:

● Implement the school's mission statement.

● Effectively celebrate diversity and model attributes of the JAIS Profile of a Learner.

● embrace technology integration as appropriate to tasks.

● Promote a positive relationship with others.

● Support school-wide projects such as staff development, and community efforts and events.

● Add to the positive atmosphere of the community.

Application Process: JAIS reserves the option to invite selected candidates to interviews, and to hire, in advance of this schedule and should a suitable candidate be found to hire and close the search.

Contact Information:

Apply @: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 02-679-9611

Address: 24 Shai Agnon, Jerusalem

All applicants will need to have legal ability to work in Jerusalem or American Citizenship.

Child Protection

JAIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.