Office Assistant

Fast paced office environment seeking a professional, customer focused, technology proficient Part Time Office Assistant available to work daily.

Must meet basic employment requirements of local child care regulatory agency.

Ability to relate positively and professionally with teachers, staff, parents, and children.

Ability to create and follow systems required to remain organized and orderly in an office environment. Improvement seeker!

General Office skills and experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel, comfortable utilizing other technologies with training provided.

JOB DUTIES :

• Assists with Student Files and student name tags and labels for students.
• Help maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Communicate positively with students, parents and staff.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and collective / individual interest of its staff and student body.
• Office duties including : filing, maintaining children files, updating website and parent communications . Answers phones and provides a presence at the front desk.

Tracks or records all other activities that take place at school (pictures, fundraisers, family events, etc.).

• Assists with orientation for new employees and students.
• Occasionally provides in-classroom coverage for teaching staff, including breaks, absences and shift changes.
• Supports local marketing strategy to generate and retain enrollment. Maintains proactive and positive relationships with parents and prospective parents.

Timely answers inquiries (in-person, via email or via phone)

Schedule Needed : Monday : 12 : 30pm 6pm Tuesday : 12 : 30pm 6pm Wednesday : 12 : 30pm 6pm Thursday : 12 : 30pm 6pm Friday : 12 : 30pm 6pm

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE :

• Two (2) or more years of similar or related experience.
• Prior experience working in a school environment preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older. (21 and up preferred)
• The ability to professionally communicate effectively and positively.
• Must be able to obtain cooperation (internally and / or externally) is essential.
• Working in conjunction with administrative team is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy, confidentiality and trust.
• Remains accessible and responsive to parents, students and staff.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize email and the Internet.
• Must be able to do basic math.
• Must be able to provide all relative clearances and training required by the State of Virginia.
• Backup for 14 passenger bus driver. (Eligible individuals may qualify for additional pay)
• The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation : $ per hour