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Success Charter Network is an ambitious charter management network of four high-performing charter schools in New York City. Over the next decade, our network will grow to 40 schools that provide access to high-quality education to children throughout New York City.

In 2006, Success Charter Network launched our flagship school, Harlem Success Academy Charter School. With the opening of three additional schools in 2008, we are currently serving more than 1,500 students. We plan to launch three new schools in the fall of 2010 that all provide academically rigorous and well-rounded instruction in historically underserved communities.

Envision excellence
Our faculty, scholars and families are committed to excellence. In 2009, 100% of Harlem Success third graders passed the NYS math exam, with 71% achieving the top score of "4," ranking the school #1 out of all public charters in the state. 95% of Harlem Success third graders passed the NYS English Language Arts exam, with nearly a quarter achieving the top score of "4," ranking the school #2 out of all public charters in the state.

Harlem Success outperformed its school district by nearly 25 percentage points in English Language Arts. The percentage of students who are "advanced proficient" in math surpasses even the affluent Upper East Side of Manhattan by nearly 35%.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Office Assistant will work closely with the school's main office staff. Specific duties include:

* Maintaining student files
* Assisting with tracking student attendance
* Answering and forwarding phone calls
* Sorting incoming and outgoing mail
* Greeting visitors
* Helping with attending to student health needs
* Organizing and managing school office supply inventory
* Assisting the school staff with planning school events as necessary
* Other duties as assigned

The ideal Office Assistant has a keen eye for detail matched with the ability to learn quickly. Office Assistant must be computer saavy, comfortable with working on Microsoft applications. Working with a sense of urgency, the candidate must be extremely organized, personable, and driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This position is ideal for someone interested in education reform, teaching, and/or school management. The position requires a commitment of at least 20 hours/week. As a part of a growing organization, a successful candidate has the potential to move into a full-time position.

To apply, please visit us at www.harlemsuccess.org/careers. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls, please.