Administrative Assistant to Elementary School Principal

Conestoga Valley School District; Witmer (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smoketown Elementary School is seeking an administrative assistant for its office to support the Principal and staff with clerical tasks and record keeping. The role includes scheduling, correspondence handling, typing, filing and basic bookkeeping, all performed with professionalism and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent plus several years of related experience and must complete required pre-employment medicals and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of related business experience.
• Requires submission of pre-employment medical examination.
• Requires original certificates of clearance for three background checks: Child Abuse History, PA State Police Request for Criminal Records, Federal CHRI.

Responsibilities

• Organize and operate the school office using clerical and technical skills.
• Schedule appointments, handle correspondence, typing, filing and bookkeeping.
• Record keeping and processing to facilitate communication through the Principal's office.
• Provide professional administrative support with confidentiality and diplomacy.

Skills

Office administration

Clerical skills

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years related business experience

Job description

Smoketown Elementary School is a vibrant educational learning community dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for elementary students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our commitment to excellence in education is matched by our dedication to supporting our staff in providing the best possible learning experience for our students.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the organization and operation of the school office using all accepted clerical and technical skills including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, typing, filing, bookkeeping, and record keeping. The major goal of the position is to facilitate the flow of communications through the office of the Principal. The position provides administrative support in a manner that is professional, diplomatic and complies with confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• The position requires an understanding of the processes and procedures of the elementary school office.
• A high school diploma or the equivalent plus 3 years of experience in related business is necessary.
• Requires submission of pre-employment medical examination.
• Requires original certificates of clearance for the following three background checks:
• Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
• Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)

Deadline to Apply: Monday, October 19, 2026.

Conestoga Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.