Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy Is Hiring A Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Join Our Team at Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy! 🌟

Discover a dynamic role at a leading Jewish day school dedicated to fostering diversity, community, and academic excellence in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

About Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school serving students in grades 6-12, located in Bryn Mawr, PA, part of the vibrant Delaware Valley. Known as the premier Jewish day school in the region, we attract students from Philadelphia, its suburbs, Allentown, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Our school combines a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with the teaching of essential Jewish and American values. Guided by our four Derech Eretz values of Honor, Moral Courage, Kindness, and Community, we celebrate the richness of Judaism’s language, culture, and history, and maintain a strong connection to Israel. Our mission is to prepare future leaders who will contribute positively to the American, Jewish, and global communities through acts of justice and compassion.

Position Overview: Full-Time Front Desk Administrative Assistant 📝

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Full-Time Front Desk Administrative Assistant. This high-profile role involves direct support to our teachers, administrators, staff, students, and families, handling a variety of essential tasks with professionalism and kindness.

What You Will Do:

• Manage a vibrant school front desk, providing a welcoming environment
• Collaborate with our security team to ensure school safety 🛡️
• Record student attendance and issue late notes; coordinate early dismissals
• Assist with daily bus scheduling and special transportation for trips 🚍
• Oversee the Swipe Card access system
• Handle mail sorting and distribution 📮
• Coordinate school picture days
• Answer phones and assist visitors
• Maintain inventory of school supplies and order new stock as needed
• Manage copier and printer supplies, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate service calls
• Support during school closings and inclement weather days 🌧️
• Assist students with various needs throughout the school day

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on school needs.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred
• At least 3 years of experience working in a school or similarly fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
• Proficiency with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Suite
• Excellent communication skills—comfortable engaging with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
• Patience, kindness, and a good sense of humor 😄
• Organized, tech-savvy, and quick learner capable of troubleshooting and mastering new systems

How to Apply 📧

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to:

Debra Nathans
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Email: dnathans@jbha.org

Equal Opportunity Employment 🌍

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.