Business Office Assistant

Aidan Montessori School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aidan Montessori School, Washington DC's historic Montessori program, seeks a dependable Business Office Assistant to support daily operations and school finances.

Ideal candidate will manage QuickBooks, AR/AP, and vendor relations, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to an inclusive, collaborative environment for students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks, AR & AP accounting processes is essential.
• Familiarity with Bill.com and BambooHR is preferred.
• Commitment to Montessori values and collaborative school operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school office and operations team.
• Process invoices, vendor payments, and accounts payable/receivable tasks.
• Maintain records in BambooHR and related systems; assist with payroll and HR tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

AR & AP

Bill.com

BambooHR

Job description

Are you ready to change the world? At Aidan Montessori School, we believe that changing the world for the better begins in the classroom.

By educating children into adults who can overcome obstacles, communicate persuasively, lead with vision, adapt with agility, and care for their community, we can create a more open, innovative, and just society.

As Washington D.C.’s oldest Montessori school and one of the oldest in the nation, Aidan is both a home for families seeking a child-focused education and a leader in the broader Montessori movement.

Here, students ages 18 months through grade 6 realize their potential through an educational approach based on children's natural development and innate curiosity. Aidan students grow into:

• Curious thinkers, empowered to wonder, to question, and to follow their inspiration as it strikes
• Creative explorers who experience the world with a “let’s go find out” mentality
• Compassionate problem-solvers who are driven to seek solutions for their community

Aidan’s Mission:

Aidan’s mission is to help children realize their full potential and become independent, self-motivated, and personally and socially responsible citizens of the world. We do this by following the principles of Montessori education and cultivating a community centered on curiosity, respect, humanity, and peace. We embrace diversity and strive to maintain an inclusive, equitable environment where every individual feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Aidan is committed to offering high-quality, authentic Montessori education. All of our lead teachers have earned diplomas from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Senior leadership team members have extensive classroom experience and AMI training across multiple levels. Our Head of School, Jamie Rue, is an AMI trainer. This depth of Montessori expertise helps guide our work and supports our commitment to authentic Montessori education. Aidan is an environment where teachers are supported and encouraged to provide high-quality Montessori education by following their AMI training!

Required Experience, Qualifications and Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree
• One to Two years of experience with QuickBooks, AR & AP
• Experience with Bill.com and BambooHR
• A commitment to the school’s mission as a dedicated member of the Montessori community
• A willingness to contribute to a culture of collaboration and teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong attention to detail and organization, and passion for creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment
• A positive, team spirit with a desire to work together to support all aspects of the school operations

Specific requirements will apply based on the particular position.

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Aidan Montessori School does not discriminate against applicants based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender expression.