Montessori School Admin & Front Desk Coordinator

Hirebridge LLC; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Week-off in December

401K

Professional Development

Job summary

Learn & Play Montessori Schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area is hiring an Administrative Assistant to coordinate front office activities, greet visitors, schedule tours and appointments, and support staff and families to keep the school operating at its highest standard.

The ideal candidate has Associate or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (preferred), strong Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to multitask and adapt

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and experience with Sharepoint a plus
• Completed 12 Core ECE Units preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Regularly communicate in a positive and effective manner with staff, children, and parents/guardians
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to adjust to changing schedules and priorities
• In-depth knowledge of administrative management and related functions
• Ability to solve practical problems, multi-task and establish effective priorities
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Effectively and efficiently execute duties with minimum direction to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors
• Respond to requests/inquiries in Procare from parents and staff in a timely, professional manner
• Database management to include the creation, maintenance, and entry of confidential information
• Create and revise systems and procedures by reviewing operating practices, record keeping, forms control, and office layout
• Manage filing systems and attendance records
• Maintain workflow with reporting procedures
• Maintain supply inventory, anticipates needs, places orders and verifies receipt of supplies
• Maintain office equipment and arrange for repairs as needed
• Open and distribute office correspondence
• Share responsibilities for opening and closure of office daily
• Develop and maintain all calendars including staff monthly calendar, vacation calendar and scheduling of on or off-site school-sponsored events
• Attend routine staff meetings
• Schedule meetings and other arrangements for staff
• Communicate and cooperate with other departments to ensure coordination of school activities
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Administrative staff must actively participate in providing classroom support as necessary to meet the overall operational requirements of the school.
• All team members are expected to be willing and capable of caring for children aged 18 months to 6 years old, as it is a mandatory aspect of this position.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Learn & Play Montessori Schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area is hiring an Administrative Assistant to coordinate front office activities, greet visitors, schedule tours and appointments, and support staff and families to keep the school operating at its highest standard.

The ideal candidate has Associate or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (preferred), strong Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to multitask and adapt