EC/ES Administrative Assistant

Full-time / 12 month employee

Washington Episcopal School is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant to the Early Childhood and Elementary Directors.

Washington Episcopal School (WES) in Bethesda, MD is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8. Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence in a joyful learning environment, developing students who are kind, confident, and prepared.

Job Responsibilities 

• Provides administrative assistance to the Early Childhood and Elementary Directors, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence. 

• Generates reports and documentation related to division activities. 

• Ensures effective communication between divisions and other school departments.  

• Facilitates ordering of classroom materials and division supplies through approved vendors for Early Childhood and Elementary Directors and faculty.

• Supports the Early Childhood and Elementary Directors by keeping record of divisional ordering and expenses.  

• Handles scheduling of substitutes for Early Childhood and Elementary teachers, both anticipated absences and last minute needs.

• Supports Front Office team as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possesses a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• At least five years of administrative experience, ideally in a school setting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to excellent service.

• Finds joy in working in schools.

• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team.

• Proficiency with general technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, and the ability to learn new platforms with ease. 

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a diverse community and a commitment to inclusive, equitable practices.

• Have or can obtain a Certified Medication Technician certification for the state of Maryland 

WES offers competitive wages and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment. WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment where all are valued and supported.

 Compensation and Benefits

 Salary range:  $50,000 - $75,000

• Excellent health insurance

• The TIAA-CREF retirement annuity, up to 7.5% employer contribution

• Funding for professional development

• 60% tuition remission for the children of faculty and staff, plus additional need-based aid as applicable

• Complimentary Extended Day for the children of faculty and staff

• 50-100% tuition remission for Summer@WES for the children of faculty and staff

• 9 days of PTO, plus an additional three weeks of summer leave for 12-month employees

Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor visa applications at this time. 

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Please use this link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0c2f3c9d-c117-4895-805d-28bd6884ee0f&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=635333

About Washington Episcopal School

Please review our website at www.w-e-s.org to see more information.

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