Office Manager Full Time

The Goddard School of Chicago (Roscoe Village), IL • Chicago, IL

9d • $25 - $28

About The Position

The Goddard School® of Roscoe Village is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Office Manager to join its administrative team. The role supports the smooth operation of the school and involves welcoming families and visitors, connecting with children, families, and staff, and working in a collaborative environment.

The Office Manager leads front-office and administrative activities, including managing calls, appointments, logistics, records, documentation, and licensing-compliance support. The role also supports family communications, newsletters, social media, and the planning and promotion of school events and seasonal celebrations.

Operational duties include ordering supplies, maintaining office and classroom inventory, creating and maintaining children’s and staff files, assisting the leadership team with scheduling and administrative projects, supporting new-team-member onboarding and orientation, and keeping the office organized, efficient, and welcoming. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with pay of $25–$28 per hour.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ChatGPT and/or other AI tools, Canva, and general technology tools; training is available.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Warm, welcoming personality and a genuine love for supporting others.

Nice To Haves

• Prior administrative, office management, and/or early education experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the welcoming face of the school for families and visitors.
• Manage phone calls, appointments, and logistics professionally.
• Maintain organized records and documentation and support licensing compliance.
• Coordinate family communications, newsletters, and updates.
• Support the school’s social media presence.
• Help plan and promote school events and seasonal celebrations.
• Oversee supply orders and maintain inventory for the office and classrooms.
• Create and maintain files for children and staff.
• Assist the leadership team with scheduling, follow-up, and administrative projects.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new team members.
• Keep the office organized, efficient, and welcoming.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Long-term and short-term disability.
• Childcare tuition discount.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Staff appreciation events and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed