Head Secretary - Mark Denman Early Learning Center

Mark Denman Early Learning Center; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Denman Early Learning Center in Danville, Illinois is seeking a detail‑oriented Head Secretary to support the Building Principal and the school staff with daily administrative duties and records management.

Requirements include a high school diploma (Associate’s degree preferred), solid computer skills (word processing, Excel, databases, email, internet), and excellent written and verbal communication; confidentiality and professional ethics are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications (word processing, Excel, database management, email, internet searching, file management).
• Demonstrated office skills (bookkeeping, filing, phone etiquette, proofreading, typing).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional ethics.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Demonstrated confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Human relations

Education

High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Excel

Database management

Email

Internet research

File management

Typing/keyboard

Proofreading

Basic bookkeeping

Filing

Phone etiquette

Job description

Head Secretary - Mark Denman Early Learning Center

Danville School District 118 Mark Denman Early Learning Center - Danville, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Danville School District 118

Job Details

• Job ID: 5942971
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NOTICE OF VACANCY

September 28, 2026

Effective

• School Year 2026-2027

General Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications, including: word processing, excel spreadsheets, database management, email, internet searching, and computer file management
• Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental office skills, including basic bookkeeping, filing, phone etiquette, proofreading, and typing/keyboarding skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of professional ethics
• Demonstrated excellent human relations skills
• Demonstrated confidentiality

Reports to

• Building Principal

Terms of Employment

• Level 6;195-day position; wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Danville Education Association

An Equal Opportunity Employer

September 28, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

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