Administrative Assistant

The Appletree School; Oakton (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Tuition assistance

Training and development

Job summary

The Appletree School in Oakton, VA is seeking an energetic Administrative Assistant to support the Director and Assistant Director with daily operations and scheduling.

The role involves overseeing aftercare staffing, assisting with recruitment, substituting in classrooms when needed, and helping with staff development and interviews.

Strong communication, English proficiency, and a passion for early childhood education are essential; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CDA certificate or working towards AA/Bachelor's in ECE preferred.
• 2+ years in early childhood environment.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and age-appropriate practices.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the afternoon staffing for the aftercare program.
• Assist with recruitment of afternoon staff for the aftercare program.
• Substitute in classrooms as needed to maintain teacher to student ratios.
• Screen resumes for position openings.

Skills

Classroom management

Leadership

Staff scheduling

English communication

Education

High school diploma

CDA certificate

AA/Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Description

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Appletree School is looking for a professional who is passionate about teaching and working with children and are excited about making a difference in their lives. Our team exhibits enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning. We are in search of an energetic and dynamic Administrative Assistant to join our awesome team. The chosen candidate will support the Director and Assistant Director in the daily operations of the school. This position manages the daily staffing and scheduling. Duties also include staff appreciation and certain parts of the hiring process including scheduling interviews and disseminating information about staff development. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the afternoon staffing for the aftercare program.
• Assist with the recruitment of afternoon staff for the aftercare program.
• Substitute in classrooms as needed in order to maintain teacher to student ratios.
• Screen resumes for position openings

Requirements

To succeed in this position you will need the following:

• High school diploma required
• CDA certificate, working towards AA or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in an early childhood environment
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and age appropriate practices
• Effective classroom-management techniques
• Effective leadership and team building skills
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Pass pre-employment screenings

Benefits

Our benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive pay, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, tuition assistance, training and development and many other perks and benefits. The Appletree School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.