Preschool Administrative Assistant — Front Desk & Records

Cadence Academy Preschool; Oregon; On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

UKG Wallet pay on demand

Tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet

Paid time off and holidays

CDA paid/tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Cadence Education network of schools

Job summary

Cadence Education is seeking a Preschool Administrative Assistant to greet families, manage front-office tasks, and support leadership with daily operations. You will help maintain licensing records, coordinate communications, and keep a welcoming, organized environment for our students and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing and computer skills, and a positive, adaptable mindset to thrive in a fast-paced preschool setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• Flexible during business hours.
• Knowledge of state standards with ability to keep school exceeding them.
• Compliance with state licensing including background screening and fingerprinting.
• Experience as administrative assistant in early childhood education or similar field.
• Killer computer skills, especially typing, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents and children and create welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintain front office operations: calls, inquiries, and general administration.
• Build trusting relationships with parents, children, and staff.
• Manage databases and records for licensing compliance.
• Support Director and Assistant Director with administrative tasks.
• Organize files and assist wherever needed to drive success.
• Be the heartbeat of the preschool and keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Typing speed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Database management

Job description

Cadence Education is seeking a Preschool Administrative Assistant to greet families, manage front-office tasks, and support leadership with daily operations. You will help maintain licensing records, coordinate communications, and keep a welcoming, organized environment for our students and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing and computer skills, and a positive, adaptable mindset to thrive in a fast-paced preschool setting.