Lower School Administrative Assistant

Open Position:

Administrative Assistant for Lower School

School Overview

Kingsbury Country Day School exists to provide students the time and space needed to authentically develop social emotional and academic skills. We are an innovative charter school located in Oxford Michigan located on over 100 acres of beautiful woodland property. It is the mission of Kingsbury Country Day School to help every child reach their maximum potential through a challenging curriculum and expert instruction in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Kingsbury is more than a school. It is a community which involves students parents teachers and friends in its decision making learning activities and daily life.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation incorporating hands-on activities experiential learning and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful.
• An unwavering belief that all children can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.

• Strong interpersonal skills fostering positive relationships with children parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively promoting a harmonious learning environment.

As the Administrative Assistant your core responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs usual office routines.
• Maintain the Child Care Licensing requirements
• Handles and prepares correspondence for the school leader and academy board.
• Maintains student records as required by law and by local policy.
• Receives and routes all incoming calls.
• Demonstrates positive customer and community relations at all times with all people.
• Serves as the School Leaders frontline representative.
• Maintains the daily teacher attendance record and substitute teacher records.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials upon request.
• Maintains a log of visitors to the academy.
• Applies positive customer service to the role and is perceived as a team member by the staff.
• Assists teachers with simple technology questions.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the school leader and Choice Schools Associates L.L.C.

Job Goal: To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the academy office as the communications and operations center for the partnership between internal and external stakeholders in achieving educational excellence for all children.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Computer skills in data processing spreadsheets databases and research.
• Valid Michigan drivers license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates degree or two years of college credits.
• Trained in CPR and first aid.
• Ability to communicate with students staff and parents.
• Use of proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reputation for self-control and sound interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children is desired.
• Knowledge of and skills working with students and families of all backgrounds.

Please contact with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Kingsbury Country Day School is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendents office Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas including instruction professional development curriculum human resources finance compliance communications and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model Kingsbury Country Day School is a vibrant community of learning comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender sexual orientation national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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