Administrative Assistant / Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
• Childcare discounts
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Goddard School is seeking a dependable, organized, and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant / Teacher to join our team. This position combines administrative responsibilities with hands-on classroom support. The ideal candidate is flexible, professional, and willing to step in wherever needed to help our school operate smoothly.

Position Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Assist the Director and leadership team with daily school operations.
• Support front-office responsibilities, including answering phones, greeting families, organizing paperwork, and assisting with administrative tasks.
• Help maintain accurate staff and classroom documentation.
• Assist with NAEYC accreditation responsibilities , including preparing and organizing documentation, gathering classroom evidence, reviewing requirements, supporting teachers with accreditation expectations, and helping ensure ongoing compliance with NAEYC standards.
• Assist leadership with preparing classrooms and school documentation for NAEYC observations and accreditation visits.
• Support Michigan licensing requirements, school policies, and quality standards.
• Assist with maintaining an organized, professional, and welcoming school environment.
• Communicate professionally with families, teachers, and leadership.

Classroom & Teacher Support

• Provide classroom coverage throughout the school as needed.
• Give teachers their scheduled breaks and lunches while maintaining required child-to-staff ratios.
• Step into classrooms when teachers are absent, attending meetings, completing planning time, or need additional support.
• Assist classrooms during busy transition periods, including arrival, meals, rest time, outdoor time, and dismissal.
• Support teachers in maintaining classroom environments and practices that align with NAEYC standards .
• Maintain active supervision and follow all health, safety, licensing, and school procedures.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children while supporting our play-based curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and leadership to ensure classrooms are properly supported throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting preferred.
• Administrative or leadership experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards and Michigan childcare licensing requirements is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and actively participate in the NAEYC accreditation process.
• Must be comfortable working with children of different ages and moving between classrooms as needed.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work as part of a team.
• Must meet all state-required childcare background check, training, and qualification requirements.