Elementary School Administrative Assistant
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Job Description
The Elementary School Administrative Assistant provides general clerical support, ensuring the efficiency of the Elementary School Office. He/she will serve as a member of the administrative assistant team and work under the supervision of the Elementary School Administrator(s).
Primary Responsibilities:
? Overall management of the Elementary Office
? Work with K-12 substitute coordinator and assist in maintaining relevant up-to-date reports and lists
? Provide effective administrative assistance to the Elementary School Principal
? Maintain and use student databases to access and deliver information
? Organize Elementary School events
? Support the annual budgeting process including preparing yearly purchase orders for the Elementary School
? Promote positive relationships and rapport with all members of the ASD community
? Other duties as assigned by the elementary principal
Schoolwide Responsibilities:
? Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
? Model the ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community
? Eager and willing to work in a collaborative team environment
? Exhibit a professional attitude at all times
? Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development
? Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community in a professional manner
Required Qualifications:
? College or professional degree preferred
? Previous experience working in an educational institution preferred
? Exceptional English communication skills and proofreading skills
? Professional presentation
? Knowledge and proficiency using productivity software packages (ie Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, etc.)
? Tactful and professional telephone and reception skills
? Works well under pressure, with the ability to take initiative and maintain a flexible schedule
? Well-organized, detail oriented, with multitasking ability
? Pleasant and patient in dealing with faculty, students and parents
Terms of Employment
This full-time position is classified as a support staff position and reports to the Elementary School Principal. General working hours are from 7:45 am - 3:45 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:45 am - 12:45 pm (on site) & 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm (remote/flexible) on Fridays. An annual limited period contract will be issued stipulating 196 working days within the year, as per the school’s published calendar.
ASD employees are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All employees agree to abide by all child protection policies and procedures and agree to participate in all child protection training as mandated by the School as a condition of employment. Criminal background checks will be conducted on all candidates prior to confirmation of employment.
