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Position Title: School Clerk

Location: Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School, Chesterton of Our Lady of the Wayside
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday to Thursday
Pay: $20 per hour

Job Summary:

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and organized part-time School Clerk to provide administrative and operational support. This role involves data entry, file management, bookkeeping, and school support. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Treasurer, Board, Headmaster, and School Coordinator to ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Entry: Enter and manage data across various school systems.
File Set-up and Management: Organize and maintain school files, both physical and digital.
Donor Relations Support: Assist in maintaining relationships and communication with donors.
Bookkeeping: Handle accounting functions including accounts receivable/payable (A/R, A/P),
payroll, and posting transactions.
Board Reports & Budget: Assist in preparing reports for the Board and managing the school’s budget.
Banking: Perform routine banking tasks as needed.
School Support: Provide general support to the school, including office tasks, student arrival,
Lunch coverage, and backup support to the School Coordinator.
Other Duties: Complete other administrative tasks as assigned by the Board and Treasurer.

Requirements:

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in data entry, file management, and bookkeeping systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively with school leadership and administrative staff.
Basic accounting knowledge and familiarity with A/R, A/P, and payroll processing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The school is closed for four weeks during the summer, and you receive paid vacation, one week at Christmas, and one week at Easter.

Reports To:

The School Clerk reports directly to the Board and works under the direction of the Treasurer for task-related training and guidance.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to the Board of Directors and email to [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming a proactive and supportive team member to our school community!

Thank you for your interest!

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School seeks to hire qualified, faithful individuals to join our vibrant and growing team.

Wayside is continually accepting applications from candidates interested in teaching all subjects, including elementary homeroom, high school humanities and math/science, and Latin. Candidates will be contacted as vacancies become available.

Please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.