School Secretary

Job overview

The School Secretary role is onsite in Rochester, NY, with hours Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM; pay starts at $20 per hour and is negotiable. The position supports the office and principal at a growing private K–8 school. The role serves as the school’s first point of contact and provides administrative support that helps daily operations run smoothly. It contributes by managing communications and records, assisting students, families, faculty, and staff, and coordinating information and school activities.

What you'll do

• Manage and route phone calls, emails, and digital inquiries
• welcome visitors, parents, and students
• prepare documents and distribute mail
• maintain digital and physical records
• enter and update student information, attendance, billing, donations, tuition, and reporting data
• generate reports
• prepare correspondence and newsletters
• manage office supplies
• coordinate facilities issues
• update the website, calendar, and parent platforms
• support staff, school events, and basic first aid according to school protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school secretary

rochester ny

derech hatorah of rochester

full-time

private k–8 school

school office

administrative support

student records

attendance

parent communications

$20/hr starting

retirement plan

fsa

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement plan and flexible spending account (FSA).

Why this role

The posting includes a defined Monday–Friday schedule and states that pay starts at $20 per hour and is negotiable.

About the employer

Derech HaTorah of Rochester is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.