Part-Time School Office Assistant – Early Elementary

McDonell Area Catholic Schools; St. Charles (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

McDonell Area Catholic Schools is seeking an organized, service‑oriented Office Support to join our Early Elementary team at the St. Charles Location.

Part‑time hours 11–5:30, Monday through Friday, including benefits; reports to the Building Principal with support from the School Administrative Assistant. The role provides admin support to the principal, assists families, supports teachers and staff, and coordinates Afterschool and Non‑School Day Programs logistics.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent administrative experience preferred.
• Previous experience in an administrative assistant, school office, or customer service role preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to learn school software systems including Procare and student information systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to general inquiries.
• Monitor visitors entering the school and follow school safety and visitor procedures.
• Assist the Principal and School Administrative Assistant with daily office operations.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and communications as requested.
• Maintain organized office records, files, and documentation.
• Order, inventory, and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Assist with student attendance, early dismissals, and student sign‑in/sign‑out procedures.
• Receive and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Provide basic first aid to students alongside the Principal and School Administrative Assistant.
• Assist with classroom coverage and supervision when operational needs require.
• Support school events, conferences, registration, and other special activities.
• Assist with substitute teacher coordination and classroom coverage.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and employee information.
• Coordinate the daily operations of the Afterschool and Non‑School Day Programs with the support of the Principal.
• Schedule and communicate with Afterschool staff.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and maintaining staffing coverage.
• Manage student enrollment and attendance within Procare.
• Process billing through Procare.
• Receive, record, and reconcile program payments.
• Issue invoices, receipts, and account statements as needed.
• Communicate with families regarding schedules, billing, registrations, and program information.
• Assist with licensing documentation, attendance records, and program compliance requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Judgment

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Procare

Student information systems

Job description

McDonell Area Catholic Schools is seeking an organized, service‑oriented Office Support to join our Early Elementary team at the St. Charles Location.

Part‑time hours 11–5:30, Monday through Friday, including benefits; reports to the Building Principal with support from the School Administrative Assistant. The role provides admin support to the principal, assists families, supports teachers and staff, and coordinates Afterschool and Non‑School Day Programs logistics.