Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District; Orange (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District Orange Elementary School in Orange, Massachusetts invites applications for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support the Principal and office staff during the 2026–2027 school year.

Responsibilities include answering calls, greeting visitors, assisting with registration, and handling clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality. Knowledge of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office is preferred; partial benefits for part-time staff may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer and office technology skills.
• Ability to work professionally and positively with students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Previous office or school-based experience preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts public meeting requirements and school district operations preferred.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing AI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct calls or messages as appropriate.
• Answer the school door and greet students, families, staff, visitors, and other members of the school community.
• Assist the Principal with general clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist families with student registration and enrollment paperwork and maintain related documentation.
• Provide general front-office support and respond to routine questions from families, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with copying, filing, preparing documents, and other basic clerical tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student, family, and staff information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

AI tools familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District Orange Elementary School - Orange, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District Orange Elementary School - Orange, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5913163
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Fisher Hill Elementary School is seeking a friendly, organized, and dependable Part-Time Administrative Assistant to provide general office support for the 2026–2027 school year. This position will work closely with the Principal and the full-time Administrative Assistant to help support the day-to-day operations of the school office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct calls or messages as appropriate.
• Answer the school door and greet students, families, staff, visitors, and other members of the school community.
• Assist the Principal with general clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist families with student registration and enrollment paperwork and maintain related documentation.
• Provide general front-office support and respond to routine questions from families, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with copying, filing, preparing documents, and other basic clerical tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student, family, and staff information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer and office technology skills.
• Ability to work professionally and positively with students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Previous office or school-based experience preferred, but not required.

The successful candidate should possess:

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.
• The ability to prepare professional correspondence, agendas, and meeting minutes.
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with administrators, School Committee members, staff, and the public.
• Administrative or executive assistant experience preferred.
• School district, municipal, or other public-sector experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts public meeting requirements and school district operations preferred.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing AI tools preferred.

Salary: $20.64–$26.59 per hour, based on experience

Position Type: Part-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Welcome to Orange Elementary School

The Town of Orange offers a wide array of benefits available to full-time employees which include 70% Employer Paid health, dental and life insurance. We also offer retirement plans and supplemental insurances for additional life insurance, short and long-term disability, cancer and accidental policies, etc. We offer sick/personal days and vacation days for those that are year round (as per contracts).

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Lisa Lewis
• 59 Dexter St.
• Orange, Massachusetts 01364
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]