School Administrative Assistant

The TEA Center; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The TEA Center in McLean, VA is seeking an Administrative Assistant with onsite marketing support to join our growing early childhood education program. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to daily operations and family engagement.

Responsibilities include managing front desk operations, greeting families professionally, answering calls and emails, maintaining organized records, supporting enrollment efforts, coordinating events and tours, and assisting with daily school flow

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greet families at the front desk in a professional manner.
• Answer calls, emails, and parent inquiries with warmth and clarity.
• Maintain organized records, files, and administrative systems.
• Support enrollment efforts, events, and tours.

Skills

Punctuality

Organizational skills

Communication

Initiative

Professionalism

Job description

Administrative Assistant | Early Childhood School | McLean, VA
$13–$17/hour

This is not a “sit at the front desk and pass the time” role.

The T.E.A. Center is seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant with onsite marketing support. This role combines daily administrative tasks with in-person engagement to help promote our programs and build strong relationships with families.

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and naturally take initiative, keep reading.

Who We Are

We are a growing early childhood education program in McLean, VA, committed to providing a structured, nurturing, and high-quality environment for children and families.

Our standards are high—for our team, our communication, and our daily operations. We value professionalism, consistency, and people who genuinely care about the work they do.

What You’ll Do

• Manage front desk operations and greet families professionally
• Answer calls, emails, and parent inquiries with clarity and warmth
• Maintain organized records, files, and administrative systems
• Support event coordination, tours, and enrollment efforts
• Assist with daily operations to ensure smooth school flow
• Teacher Floater in case a teacher missed a class or late
• Help uphold a safe, structured, and welcoming environment

Non-Negotiables

• You are punctual and reliable—this role depends on consistency
• You are highly organized and pay attention to details
• You communicate clearly and professionally at all times
• You take initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do
• You maintain a polished and professional presence

You Will Thrive Here If You:

• Enjoy working with people and building positive relationships
• Take ownership of your responsibilities and follow through
• Are comfortable in a fast-paced, structured environment
• Like systems, organization, and keeping things in order
• Are looking to grow within a professional childcare setting

This Is NOT For You If:

• You are frequently late or unreliable
• You need constant direction or reminders
• You struggle with organization or attention to detail
• You prefer a slow-paced or low-expectation environment
• You are just looking for “any job” rather than a place to grow

Schedule

• Full-time 40 hours per week

Compensation

• $13–$17 per hour (based on experience and fit)