Akwesasne Freedom School Position: Office Manager

Duties:

Maintain a professional attitude and environment

Establish a trusting relationship with parents and staff

Must be able to make decisions and conduct meetings effectively

Follow established work culture as set by the Akwesasne Freedom School

Participate in meetings and curriculum committees

and help to reinforce parent committees

Must be able to read and understand any financial reports

Under direct supervision of parent committee

Must be able to write reports and proposals for funding

Will provide guidance and discipline if need be

All expenditures must be brought before parent committee

Qualifications

Experience in management is essential

Must know and support the Mission of the Akwesasne Freedom School:

“Through our language, the Ahkwesahsne Freedom School will support and encourage a process for each child to learn their role and responsibility as Rotinosonni through an understanding of the Ohenten Kariwatekwen as the core of their learning experience.

The guiding principles of Skennen, Kasatstensera, Kanikonri:io will thrive and be heard in the voices of our children for the next seven generations.”

Must have initiative and be willing to continue to learn along with the students, the Kahniakehake culture and must have Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle

Only fluent speakers of the Kahniakeha language need apply. All application letters and resumes are to be taken to the Ahkwesahsne Freedom School on Racquette Point Road between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00PM Monday to Friday. For further information 518-358-2073. Deadline for applications is Friday, June 29, 2012

All applicants must agree to criminal reference check.