Administrative Assistant - Secondary Instruction

The Cottonwood School•El Dorado Hills, CA

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Cottonwood School is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Secondary Instruction. This role is crucial for welcoming students, parents, staff, and visitors, and will serve as the first point of contact for the school site. The position involves performing various secretarial and administrative duties, planning, coordinating, and organizing office activities, and managing the flow of communications and information for designated programs. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to ensure compliance with Independent Study documents, maintain manual and automated records and reports, and support school employees, parents, and the community by conveying information.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of experience in a related field or position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, or similar tools)
SB 484 Verification
Background Clearance
Tuberculosis Clearance (Risk Assessment or Skin Test)
I-9 Verification (Appropriate US Work Permits as required)
Complete Required Mandatory Trainings for School Employees

Nice To Haves

Experience working at The Cottonwood School
Associate’s degree or completion of college coursework in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of secretarial and administrative assistant duties.
Serve as the first person to welcome students, parents, staff, and visitors to the school site.
Perform clerical duties.
Plan, coordinate, and organize office activities.
Coordinate the flow of communications and information for The Cottonwood School's designated programs.
Work with teaching staff to ensure compliance with Independent Study documents.
Prepare and maintain a variety of manual and automated records and reports related to assigned activities.
Support The Cottonwood School employees, parents, and the community by conveying information.