Administrative Assistant

Guidepost Montessori•Mill Valley, CA

About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to support school operations. The role is split between administrative work, including staffing the front desk, answering phones, and providing customer service, and classroom support, assisting teachers and children with daily routines. The position is intended for someone who enjoys working with children and communicating with parents while helping daily school operations run smoothly. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between classrooms as needed. Guidepost Montessori is a network of more than 100 Montessori schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 0–6 through Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House programs. The organization’s mission is to support children’s development and help them reach their potential in school and in life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Positive experience working with children, whether in a classroom or another setting such as tutoring, camp counseling, or coaching.
Some prior customer service or administrative experience.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Comfort with technology and ability to learn new systems quickly.
Willingness to float between classrooms and help as needed.
Ability to collaborate well with others.
Take pride in one’s work.

Responsibilities

Work at the front desk and support administrative operations.
Answer phones and provide customer service.
Support teachers and children with classroom daily routines.
Float between classrooms and help as needed.
Communicate with parents and help keep daily school operations running smoothly.