Elementary Administrative Assistant

Cascade Christian Schools - McAlder Elementary; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership Development Program

Life Insurance

a K-12 Child Tuition Discount

Job summary

Cascade Christian Schools - McAlder Elementary in Puyallup, WA is seeking an Elementary Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and coordinate campus activities. You will greet families, manage calendars, handle inquiries, and assist staff with events and records.

Requirements include a Christian role model, a high school diploma, strong customer service, teamwork, independence, and proficient computer skills.

Qualifications

• Christian role model in attitude and action
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Prior office experience
• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude
• Team player with collaborative attitude
• Ability to attend staff devotions/meetings
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient with computers and software
• Good listening skills
• CPR certified or willing to become certified
• Flexible and available
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the school's daily functions
• Communicate with administrators and staff regarding building use and facility needs
• Provide customer service to parents who call or visit the office
• Manage campus and principal calendars; assist with facility bookings
• Support events and campus activities
• Support programs connected to the school
• Coordinate with district nurse on student medications
• Book meetings and coordinate with outside contractors
• Maintain confidential school records and update health information
• Oversee ordering of supplies
• Assist with timecard management for campus staff
• Attend weekly staff meetings and devotions, prepare agenda printouts
• Facilitate campus communication with district support
• Manage substitute needs and report for payments
• Collaborate on safety drills and incident reports
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Office administration

Computer skills

Job description

Cascade Christian Schools Cascade Christian Schools - McAlder Elementary - Puyallup, Washington Open in Google Maps

Elementary Administrative Assistant

Job Details

Job ID: 5911844
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Apr 7, 2025

Job Description

Founded in 1992, Cascade Christian Schools serves infants through grade twelve and today is a thriving school district serving students and families throughout Pierce County. Focusing on Christ-centered education, Cascade Christian Schools is dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world. Join our team as we make a real difference!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a need for accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ensure smooth operation of the school's daily functions
• Communicate with administrators and assigned staff regarding building use and facility needs
• Provide customer service to parents who call or come into the office
• Manage the campus calendars and the principal's calendars; support internal calendar use with booking facility needs and working with district-wide calendars
• Support and collaborate with the office team for specific events and campus activities
• Support programs and needs connected to the school (i.e., Cougar Club and McAlder Early Learning Center)
• Partner with parents and the district nurse to manage medication and medical needs for students on campus, and help support staff with students' medical needs
• Book meetings and connect with outside contractors for campus needs (i.e., photography, phone and printer issues, facility needs, water supply, etc.)
• Maintain current and confidential school records, create new school records, and update health information in FACTS
• Oversee and manage the ordering of supplies for the building
• Support staff timecard management with campus supervisors
• Attend weekly staff meetings and devotionals, and support meeting needs with agenda printouts, calendar reminders, and check-ins with staff
• Facilitate campus communication in partnership with district support and admin
• Manage the substitute needs for the campus by communicating with those affected and reporting in systems for payment
• Collaborate with safety and security for emergency drills and urgent needs as well as reports via appropriate channels
• Perform additional duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior job-related experience in an office environment
• Excellent and experienced customer service and a positive attitude
• Team player with a collaborative attitude
• Ability to attend and help at staff devotions/meetings
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in the use of computers and software
• Good listening skills
• CPR certified or willing to become certified
• Flexibility and availability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An attitude of support and encouragement
• Organizational skills

WORK HOURS:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 1/2-hour lunch. This is an in-office year-round position and includes limited evening and weekend work.

START DATE:

ASAP

SALARY RANGE:

$22.00 - $26.00

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership Development Program
• Life Insurance
• a K-12 Child Tuition Discount

Cascade Christian is an equal opportunity employer, with the right to prefer employees and prospective employees on the basis of religion and other exemptions applicable to religious institutions. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes criminal history. The successful candidate will be asked to sign a statement of faith.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required