Assistant School Administrator

The Assistant Administrator works closely with the School Director (Head of School) to ensure that the school provides a high-quality learning experience for children, exceptional customer service to parents, and a supportive, collaborative work environment for staff. The ideal Assistant Administrator will love building community, working with staff on learning and practicing the Montessori method and philosophy, and promoting parents understanding of a Montessori learning environment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the creation of a strong culture on campus that embodies the mission of our organization
• Giving tours to prospective families, and converting leads to enrolled families
• Leading and supporting one-on-one check ins with lead teachers during planning periods
• Supporting Montessori curriculum for the Infant-Primary classrooms
• Supporting the School Director in driving the enrollment process (managing leads utilizing a CRM system)
• Supporting the School Director in school initiatives
• Overseeing student drop-offs and/or pick-ups
• Supporting in staff scheduling and coverage
• Answering phone calls, greeting parents and families
• Assisting in classrooms as necessary

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience with various forms of office software and equipment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with staff across multiple departments
• Solution orientated and works well with a team
• Creates initiatives that better support and improve the organization
• An up-stander who is willing to support and advocate for marginalized groups to create an inclusive learning environment

Job Requirements Include:

• Submit 3 reference letters upon hire
• Willing to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 30lbs
• Ability to move from seated to standing position quickly
• Ability to pass a background check and TB test
• Ability to support in classrooms when needed

About us:

Located in the heart of Asia on Argyle, American Montessori Academy - Andersonville is a private Montessori School. We are an AMS Full-Member School and affiliated with two esteemed, suburban Chicago Montessori Schools; Northbrook Montessori School, and Lincolnshire Montessori School. Our mission is to foster an enriching and challenging educational environment where each child is encouraged to grow their fullest academic, emotional and social potential. We are seeking teachers who will strive, along with other team members, to implement and achieve such an environment so that a consistent Montessori framework for learning is developed, thus educating the full human capacity of each student. We are looking for open minded teachers who embrace racial, cultural and LGBTQ+ diversity. If you are interested in working with children in a beautiful learning environment with a warm and caring staff, please submit your resume for consideration.

Visit our website at: www.amaschools.com
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your personal email address?
• What are your preferred pronouns?
• What experience(s) do you have in childcare or working with children?
• What interests you in working in a Montessori school?

Work Location: In person