Administrative Assistant & Teacher — Daytime, NAEYC-ready

Goddard School; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights/weekends

Childcare discounts

Professional development

CDA tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Training

Job summary

The Goddard School in Michigan is seeking a dependable, organized Administrative Assistant / Teacher to join our team. This role blends front-office duties with hands-on classroom support to help our school operate smoothly and provide a positive learning environment.

You will assist the Director and leadership, maintain paperwork and documentation, support NAEYC accreditation efforts, supervise classrooms when needed, and communicate professionally with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in licensed childcare or early childhood education setting preferred.
• Administrative or leadership experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards and Michigan childcare licensing requirements is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and actively participate in the NAEYC accreditation process.
• Must be comfortable working with children of different ages and moving between classrooms as needed.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work as part of a team.
• Must meet all state-required childcare background check, training, and qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and leadership team with daily school operations.
• Support front-office responsibilities, including answering phones, greeting families, organizing paperwork, and assisting with administrative tasks.
• Help maintain accurate staff and classroom documentation.
• Assist with NAEYC accreditation responsibilities, including preparing and organizing documentation, gathering classroom evidence, reviewing requirements, supporting teachers with accreditation expectations, and helping ensure ongoing compliance with NAEYC standards.
• Assist leadership with preparing classrooms and school documentation for NAEYC observations and accreditation visits.
• Support Michigan licensing requirements, school policies, and quality standards.
• Assist with maintaining an organized, professional, and welcoming school environment.
• Communicate professionally with families, teachers, and leadership.
• Provide classroom coverage throughout the school as needed.
• Give teachers their scheduled breaks and lunches while maintaining required child-to-staff ratios.
• Step into classrooms when teachers are absent, attending meetings, completing planning time, or need additional support.
• Assist classrooms during busy transition periods, including arrival, meals, rest time, outdoor time, and dismissal.
• Support teachers in maintaining classroom environments and practices that align with NAEYC standards.
• Maintain active supervision and follow all health, safety, licensing, and school procedures.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children while supporting our play-based curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and leadership to ensure classrooms are properly supported throughout the day.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Time management

Team player

Dependable

Job description

The Goddard School in Michigan is seeking a dependable, organized Administrative Assistant / Teacher to join our team. This role blends front-office duties with hands-on classroom support to help our school operate smoothly and provide a positive learning environment.

You will assist the Director and leadership, maintain paperwork and documentation, support NAEYC accreditation efforts, supervise classrooms when needed, and communicate professionally with families and staff.