Office/Receptionist and Academic Coach:
Submit resume for either position to Debbie at dellman@bestfoot.org.
Office Receptionist
Job Summary: Best Foot Forward is a Boca Raton-based nonprofit agency that is 100% dedicated to the academic success of children in foster care. We are looking for a full-time office receptionist to assist in keeping our office running smoothly and efficiently. The applicant must be good with people, detail oriented and extremely organized. Best Foot Forward is a growing agency with an exceptional work environment.
Overall Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors & answer phone calls, determine their needs
- Sort and distribute incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail
- Oversee mail deliveries and packages
- Manage material donations received
- Manage contacts, input data into Outlook and Constant Contact
- Oversee volunteers and volunteer projects
- Maintain inventory and stock all necessary supplies; keep office, file room and storage areas organized
- Maintain and organize all program supplies; assist with supply drives
- Manage all areas of the office, ensure that it is in presentable condition
- Set up, break down, organize, and maintain conference rooms
- Assist with all event preparation and attend events to assist as needed
- Provide basic technical support with computers and printers
- Run general errands
- Support program teams and management; perform tasks such as creating documents, photocopying or other special projects as assigned
- Assist with various BFF projects as needed
Candidates Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Prioritize and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills
- Outstanding attention to detail; work quickly but accurately
- Work confidentially with discretion
- Associate degree or higher
K-6 Academic Coach
Job Summary: Best Foot Forward is a nonprofit agency that is 100% dedicated to the academic success of children in foster care. We are looking for an academic coach to provide one-on-one support with a focus on reading readiness and comprehension skills for K-6 students.
This is a 24 hours per week position and requires traveling to various schools in Palm Beach County. The applicant should be patient, motivating, detail oriented and organized. Applicant must have a teaching background with knowledge of reading processes, acquisition and instruction. Best Foot Forward is a growing agency with an exceptional work environment. This is a salaried position based on experience; benefits include dental/vision insurance and a 401K option.
Job Description:
- Meet with students on a weekly basis at school to provide one-on-one instruction/ intervention services with a focus on reading remediation
- Collaborate with classroom teachers
- Utilize various teaching techniques to match a student’s learning style
- Assess students using a variety of measures to determine specific instructional needs
- Participate in student meetings as necessary
- Handle emotional issues with sensitivity
- Maintain confidentiality of students’ personal information
- Attend weekly team program meetings and full staff meetings when scheduled
- Participate in continuing education trainings throughout the year
CANDIDATE WILL:
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
- Be patient and flexible with students
- Be able to meet schedules and deadlines
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
- Work confidentially with discretion
- Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Have reliable transportation to travel to various schools
- Must have bachelor’s degree in education