Administrative Assistant

Chesterton Academy of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterton Academy of St. Louis seeks a motivated front office administrator to manage daily operations at the school’s front desk. You will greet visitors, support students and families, and handle attendance, health records, communications, and student files with care and discretion.

The role is full-time for the school year, with part-time duties during the summer. A undergraduate degree is required; familiarity with Google Workspace and Rediker is helpful.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Experience with Google Workspace and Rediker preferred.
• Front office/admin experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day front office operations.
• Provide hospitality for visitors, students, families and staff.
• Maintain attendance and health records, communications, and student files.
• Assist with school events and other priorities.

Skills

Front desk administration

Hospitality

Administrative support

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Rediker

Job description

Terms: Full-Time Employee (5 days/week) through the school year, part time during the summer

Education: Undergraduate Degree

Base Pay: Hourly

Job Description

Chesterton Academy of St. Louis is a pro-life, pro-family classical high school teaching in the Catholic tradition, opened Fall 2023 and will grow to just over 100 students for the 2026/27 Academic Year. CASTL seeks a highly motivated individual who can joyfully and energetically take on the varied administrative duties of a newer school. Familiarity with Google Workspace and Rediker is preferred, but not required.

This role oversees the school’s day-to-day front office operations, with a focus on hospitality for visitors, students, families and staff. Responsibilities include attendance and health records, communications, student files, and assistance with school events and other school-wide priorities.

It is expected that candidates be practicing Roman Catholics and possess a willingness to adhere to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and the mission of Chesterton Academy of St. Louis as set forth by the Board of Directors

THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY

The mission of Chesterton Academy of St. Louis is to raise up a generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith, abounding in the skills and character requisite for success in college and professional life as well as in building up the kingdom of God, and to excel in service of family, of country, and of Christ our Lord.

In the words of G.K. Chesterton, we seek to teach our students that "there is a whole truth of things and that in knowing and speaking it we are happy"

About the Employer

The purpose of Chesterton Academy of St. Louis is to nurture the minds and souls of our children through a well-defined and academically rigorous classical education and to develop complete thinkers who learn to draw on faith and reason for the purpose of building the culture of life. We desire to pursue TRUTH, GOODNESS, and BEAUTY, as revealed by God, throughout the school day.

Students at Chesterton Academy of St. Louis enjoy a cohesive, content-rich education. A broad exposure to many different disciplines helps students avoid the pitfalls of specializing too early, which can lead to limited interests and narrow thinking.

Chesterton Academy of St. Louis is a member of the Chesterton Schools Network (MN), which has over 70 schools in operation worldwide with about 10 more set to open next fall.