Administrative Assistant

Description Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Appletree School is looking for a professional who is passionate about teaching and working with children and are excited about making a difference in their lives. Our team exhibits enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning. We are in search of an energetic and dynamic Administrative Assistant to join our awesome team. The chosen candidate will support the Director and Assistant Director in the daily operations of the school. This position manages the daily staffing and scheduling. Duties also include staff appreciation and certain parts of the hiring process including scheduling interviews and disseminating information about staff development. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the afternoon staffing for the aftercare program.
• Assist with the recruitment of afternoon staff for the aftercare program.
• Substitute in classrooms as needed in order to maintain teacher to student ratios.
• Screen resumes for position openings

Requirements

To succeed in this position you will need the following:

• High school diploma required
• CDA certificate, working towards AA or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in an early childhood environment
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and age appropriate practices
• Effective classroom-management techniques
• Effective leadership and team building skills
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Pass pre-employment screenings

Benefits:

Our benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive pay, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, tuition assistance, training and development and many other perks and benefits. The Appletree School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.