Part-Time

Part Time Administrative Support

Posted on 9/8/2025

Thales Academy

Thales Academy

K-12 school delivering Direct Instruction.

No salary listed

Indian Trail, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Experience in an office environment or admin role is preferred
  • Experience with a variety of technological platforms is preferred (including but not limited to: Google/G-Suite, Mac OS X, Canvas, OnRecord)
  • Must have a strong ability to multi-task
Responsibilities
  • Providing clerical and administrative support to the campus Head of School
  • Communicating with staff, students, parents, and families using strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
  • Front desk reception duties (field phone calls, address student needs, greet campus visitors, handle daily mail, deliveries, etc.)
  • Providing strong customer service in person, by phone, and by email
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in an office environment or admin role is preferred
  • Experience with a variety of technological platforms is preferred (including but not limited to: Google/G-Suite, Mac OS X, Canvas, OnRecord)

Thales Academy provides affordable, rigorous K-12 education with a strong focus on college preparation, character development, and skills beyond academics. It uses the Direct Instruction method to teach core knowledge clearly and efficiently, while integrating non-cognitive and technical skills through a holistic program and a wide range of extracurriculars. The school emphasizes continuous improvement through Kaizen principles to enhance teaching and outcomes. Its approach aims to help students from diverse backgrounds develop logical, evidence-based thinking and graduate with valuable, debt-minimizing credentials. Key differentiators include a disciplined instructional method, emphasis on affordability, and a culture of steady improvement alongside robust character education and a broad extracurricular offering.

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Headquarters

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tuition stays $5,300-$7,600 yearly, far below private college costs.
  • New middle school industrial arts program launched summer 2025 boosts hands-on skills.
  • Vocational Arts equips students with sewing, cooking, and home repair expertise.

What critics are saying

  • $450 LIT capstone budget limits prototype quality, hurting college admissions in 6-12 months.
  • North Carolina educator shortage forces underqualified hires for industrial arts in 12-18 months.
  • STEM charter schools expand programs, stealing enrollment in 12-24 months.

What makes Thales Academy unique

  • Thales Academy integrates Direct Instruction with classical curriculum for rigorous academics.
  • Luddy Institute of Technology teaches CAD, Python, 3D printing, and electronics to high schoolers.
  • Kaizen philosophy drives continuous improvement in affordable Pre-K-12 education.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Cato Institute
Aug 1st, 2025
Friday Feature: Thales Academy

Last summer, Thales launched a new middle school industrial arts program, a required hands-on, project-based course that covers fundamental concepts in engineering, electronics, woodworking, and tool usage and safety.

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