Administrative Assistant

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

A school for gifted learners, The Rhoades School has offered a dynamic educational journey of discovery and exploration for students for over 40 years in the Encinitas, CA area. Our culture of support and academic rigor provides a unique atmosphere for teachers to guide intellectually curious, creative, and eager students in new academic challenges and opportunities. Careers at The Rhoades School include early childhood, elementary, and middle school teaching, before and after school activities, summer camp, and administrative roles with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

What We Offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:

• Pay range: $27.00 - $29.00
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Student Tuition Discount

About the Role

The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting school operations and communication. You will work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff to execute a wide range of tasks, including external communications, office management, and event support.

You will also…

• Use basic graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) to create visual materials
• Draft and distribute weekly parent communications in collaboration with administration
• Assist in maintaining the school website and calendar to ensure timely and accurate content
• Capture and curate photos and videos of school events and campus life
• Assist with social media content aligned with school mission and marketing goals
• Assemble the annual yearbook using publishing software
• Support the front office with daily tasks such as answering calls, managing correspondence, and maintaining student and staff records
• Coordinate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Assist with event planning, vendor coordination, and special projects as needed

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in education administration or business administration preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Canva and Google Workspace experience highly valued
• A collaborative, proactive multitasker with a positive attitude and attention to detail

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.