School Office Administrator

The Goddard School; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School in Anderson Township, Cincinnati, OH, is hiring an Office Assistant to support school operations, communicate with families, and help maintain a positive classroom environment. Join a leading early childhood education network with opportunities for growth and professional development.

You’ll work a structured schedule (no nights or weekends), receive competitive pay and benefits, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on student success and safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience in childcare or education is a plus.
• Dependable, positive, and team-oriented with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with office tech, MS Office, social media, and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist multiple Directors and an Owner in operating the school.
• Maintain compliance with Goddard Quality Assurance standards and Ohio licensing requirements.
• Manage accurate child and teacher files and handle inquiries.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Self-starter

Listening skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Social media

ChatGPT

Mobile apps

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Join the Goddard School Faculty in Anderson Township

Begin or grow your childcare career with the leader in early childhood education in the Cincinnati area. We will help you realize your career goals, no matter where you are in your professional journey.

We are currently interviewing for a School Office Administrator.

Why you’ll love Working with Us in Anderson Township:

• No nights or weekends! Enjoy work-life balance with a set schedule. We are only open 7am – 6pm M-F.
• Feel appreciated: You’ll join a positive and supportive work environment where your passion for helping kids thrive is valued.
• Growth opportunities: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, we’ll help you obtain your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and offer career growth opportunities from within. We are one of the largest preschools in Cincinnati, serving children from 6 weeks old through private kindergarten and B&A school programs to the 4th grade.
• Perks that matter: Get competitive pay, health benefits, paid time off, discounts on childcare, and a 401k match. Plus, enjoy a fun, family-like working environment, and a holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Positive, Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values creativity, autonomy, and the joy of working with children. You’ll have the chance to make a real difference every day! All necessary teaching supplies are provided, so you can focus on what you do best – teaching!
• Teacher to children ratios in every class strictly followed!

A day in the life as a Administrator:

• Build lasting relationships with both students and parents, celebrating every little milestone! Daily communication with parents at drop-off and pick-up.
• Work in a clean, modern facility with multiple buildings on our campus, 4 playgrounds, a gym, stage, an outdoor classroom, kitchen, and large faculty office.
• Enjoy a team environment where you’re supported by dedicated directors and fellow teachers.
• Engage with the school community in events like our Fall Festival, Carnivals, Summer Picnic, Parents' Night Out, and more.
• Interact with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession.

What an Office Assistant Does:

• Assist multiple Directors and an Owner in operating the school
• Manage compliance with Goddard Quality Assurance standards and Ohio licensing requirements
• Maintain system for accurate child and teacher files
• Ability to run the school office, answer phones, handle parent and teacher inquiries with confidence, close the school, order supplies, and child snacks.
• Substitute for absent teachers in classrooms when needed
• Drive a 14-passenger school bus when needed, (special driver’s licensing is NOT required)
• Perform mock QAs and emergency drills
• Manage teacher training completions
• Assist with school special projects

What we’re looking for:

• Experience is a plus, but we value passion and dedication just as much! If you’re enthusiastic about working with children, we’d love to hear from you
• A high school diploma (and if you have early childhood experience, that’s a bonus!)
• Someone who’s dependable, positive, and works well in a team and without a lot of supervision. A Self-Starter!
• Proficient with office technology, MS Office apps, social media, Chat GPT, mobile apps
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children. For Infant Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
• HAPPY People! We've found that happy, positive people make great preschool faculty!

About The Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.