Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.00 - $26.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

A great company with upward mobility
$24-$26 per hour DOE
70% paid medical, dental and vision
paid time off (PTO)
Paid sick leave
12 paid holidays
Paid week-off in December
401k
Professional Development

Job Description

Learn & Play Montessori Schools is a prominent educational institution dedicated to reintroducing compassion and connection into the learning environment. Positioned as one of the leading Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the school prides itself on cultivating a community where staff, students, and families flourish in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere. The school embraces the Montessori philosophy, emphasizing hands-on, student-centered learning that fosters independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of discovery in children aged 18 months to 6 years. With a commitment to excellence, Learn & Play Montessori has set high standards for quality education, ensuring... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in administrative or clerical roles preferred
  • Ability to care for children aged 18 months to 6 years old
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in using computer software such as Microsoft Office
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
  • Willingness to participate in classroom support activities
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
  • Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Adaptability to changing priorities and schedules

Job Qualifications

  • Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education preferred
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and experience with Sharepoint a plus
  • Completed 12 core ECE units preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Regularly communicate in a positive and effective manner with staff, children, and parents/guardians
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and planning skills
  • Ability to adjust to changing schedules and priorities
  • In-depth knowledge of administrative management and related functions
  • Ability to solve practical problems, multi-task and establish effective priorities
  • Able to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Effectively and efficiently execute duties with minimum direction to meet deadlines

Job Duties

  • Greet and assist visitors
  • Respond to a variety of phone and email requests or inquiries in Procare from parents and/or staff in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
  • Database management to include the creation, maintenance, and entry of confidential information
  • Create and revise systems and procedures by reviewing operating practices, record keeping, forms control, and office layout
  • Manage filing systems and attendance records
  • Maintain workflow with reporting procedures
  • Maintain supply inventory, anticipates needs, places orders and verifies receipt of supplies
  • Maintain office equipment and arrange for repairs as needed
  • Open and distribute office correspondence
  • Share responsibilities for opening and closure of office daily
  • Develop and maintain all calendars including staff monthly calendar, vacation calendar and scheduling of on or off-site school-sponsored events
  • Attend routine staff meetings
  • Schedule meetings and other arrangements for staff
  • Communicate and cooperate with other departments to ensure coordination of school activities
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  • Actively participate in providing classroom support as necessary to meet the overall operational requirements of the school
  • Care for children aged 18 months to 6 years old as a mandatory aspect of the position

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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