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Health Office AssistantDwight School • New York, New York, United States
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Health Office Assistant

Dwight School
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    New York, New York, United States
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    New York, New York, United States
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Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders.
Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation's generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community.
At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming - a place in which everyone can thrive - and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth. We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.
Health Office Assistant Position Type: Potential for Part-Time or Full-Time Roles Available | Monday-Friday Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and compassionate individual to serve as our Health Office Assistant beginning Summer 2026. This role supports basic student health needs, ensuring the school runs smoothly and children are cared for in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and thrives in a dynamic early childhood education setting. Duties Include
Daily Health Screenings: Conduct morning health checks in each classroom after student arrival to identify any immediate health concerns. Early Detection: Identify potential health issues in their early stages through routine health screenings. Health Assessment & Care: Provide health evaluations and basic medical care to students and staff experiencing injury or acute illness, when appropriate. Referral Coordination: Initiate and coordinate referrals to parents, school staff, or external health professionals for further assessment and care. Chronic Care Management: Develop and maintain health care plans for students with chronic conditions or disabilities. Medication & Treatment Administration: Administer prescribed medications and daily treatments in accordance with physicians' orders and school policies. Health Data Management: Maintain, assess, and interpret cumulative health data to address the individual needs of students and staff Recordkeeping & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date health records for all students and staff in Magnus Health, ensuring compliance with local and state health regulations. Staff Support & Training: Serve as a health education resource for faculty, supporting curriculum and instruction as needed. Health & Safety Promotion: Support efforts to ensure a safe school environment by helping prevent communicable diseases and monitoring overall health conditions. Student Well-being: Assess students' physical, emotional, and social health and implement appropriate strategies to support their well-being. Referrals: Provide referrals to pediatricians and other healthcare specialists when further evaluation is necessary. Collaboration & Communication: Liaise with the Division Head, Healthcare Director, and faculty to ensure safety, consistent information sharing, and adherence to health procedures. Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Division Head and Healthcare Director. Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required Background in basic healthcare, nursing, or child wellness required. CPR/First Aid certification required. Medication Administration Training (MAT) required. Experience working with toddlers and young children highly preferred Prior experience in school administration or office management preferred. Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills. Ability to interact warmly and professionally with children, parents, and staff.
Compensation commensurate upon experience: $35,000-$60,000/annum We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know. Dwight School's goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.
  • New York, New York, United States

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