Office Assistant

Roots Montessori School; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Roots Montessori School in Plymouth, Michigan, seeks a warm and organized Office Assistant to support daily operations. The role involves front desk duties, assisting students and staff, and handling administrative tasks, ensuring a welcoming environment for the school community.

Candidates should exhibit strong communication skills, professionalism, and dependability, along with proficiency in tools like Canva and Google Drive. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to the growth of a caring and flexible school community.

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional demeanor essential for front desk.
• Strong communication skills necessary for student and staff interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain organized.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet visitors.
• Assist with newsletters and event invitations.
• Help organize office spaces and supplies.
• Support student needs and serve lunch.

Skills

Friendly, professional, and welcoming demeanor

Strong communication and phone skills

Organized and dependable

Comfortable working in a school environment with children and families

Proficient in Canva and Google Drive

Ability to be flexible and take initiative

Job description

Schedule:
Approximately 12 hours per week.

Position Overview

Roots Montessori is seeking a warm, organized, and flexible Office Assistant to support the daily operations of our school community. This role includes front desk support, assisting students and staff, helping with communication and organization, and supporting the Office Manager with administrative tasks.

More important than any individual responsibility is a willingness to jump in where needed, work collaboratively, and approach challenges with a helpful, solution-oriented mindset. As a growing school community, we all wear many hats and value team members who are flexible, proactive, and caring.

Requirements

Responsibilities

Front Desk & Student Support

• Answer phones and greet visitors
• Monitor and screen entry into the building
• Support student needs such as bandages, ice packs, and basic first aid
• Assist students with copier use and simple office needs

Administrative & Computer Support

• Assist with newsletters, lunch menus, and event invitations
• Support office communication and organization
• Help maintain digital files and documents

Lunch Support

• Assist with serving lunch
• Record lunch order changes and updates

Staff Support

• Printing and laminating materials
• Organizing and maintaining classroom and office supplies
• Supporting staff with day-to-day needs

Office Organization & Operations

• Help organize office spaces and supplies
• Assist with ordering and maintenance tasks
• Support the Office Manager with filing, collecting forms, and general administrative needs

Qualifications & Skills

• Friendly, professional, and welcoming demeanor
• Strong communication and phone skills
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable working in a school environment with children and families
• Proficient in Canva and Google Drive
• Ability to be flexible, take initiative, and work collaboratively as part of a team

At Roots Montessori, we value kindness, collaboration, flexibility, and genuine care for children and community. We are looking for someone who is excited to support the daily life of our school and contribute wherever needed.