Elementary Administrative Assistant

Cascade Christian Schools; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Christian Schools is seeking an Elementary Administrative Assistant for McAlder Elementary in Puyallup, WA. The role supports daily school operations, office duties, and calendar management to ensure efficient campus functions.

Responsibilities include assisting parents, coordinating events, and working with the nurse on student healthcare needs, while upholding Christian values and professional demeanor in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong customer service and a positive attitude.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action.

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 calendars and principal’s calendars; support internal calendar use.
• Support events and campus activities with the office team.
• Coordinate with district nurse on student medications and medical needs.
• Book meetings and liaise with outside contractors for campus needs.
• Maintain current and confidential school records, update health information in FACTS.
• Oversee ordering of supplies and assist with timecard management for staff.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and devotionals and support meeting logistics.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Office experience

Christian role model

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Elementary Administrative Assistant

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

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