Office Manager for Brand New School

Benefits:

Benefits vary by location

Bonus opportunities

State-of-the-Art facilities

Community outreach opportunities

Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Step into a once-in-a-career opportunity to join us on the ground floor – literally – as our Office Manager for a brand-new Goddard School® in Lenox Hill!

Our two-story, 15,000 sq. ft. school is home to clean, bright, and spacious classrooms, two well-equipped multi-purpose rooms, and much more, all built from the ground up to foster children's natural curiosity through play-based activities, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning.

We’re seeking a reliable, friendly, and detail-oriented Office Manager to support the daily administrative operations of our school. This role is essential in ensuring smooth communication, accurate recordkeeping, and a well-stocked, organized environment for staff and students. Our office manager reports directly to our Assistant Director of Operations, and collaborates with the Director of Education and the Owner.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Serve as the primary point of contact for the center by answering and directing phone calls in a friendly, professional manner

· Greet families, staff, and visitors warmly, creating a welcoming and supportive environment

· Manage daily administrative tasks including accurate data entry, record keeping, and document organization

· Maintain and update student, staff, and operational records in internal systems

· Support scheduling needs, including appointments, tours, and internal meetings as directed

· Monitor and respond to general email and phone inquiries in a timely manner

· Demonstrate strong multitasking abilities by balancing front desk responsibilities with administrative duties throughout the day

· Prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, child-centered environment

· Maintain inventory and stock common areas such as classrooms, staff lounges, and office supply spaces

· Track supply levels and communicate restocking needs to leadership

· Ensure shared spaces remain organized, clean, and functional

· Provide administrative and operational support to the Assistant Director of Operations

· Assist with special projects, reporting, and coordination tasks as assigned

· Collaborate with teaching and administrative staff to ensure smooth daily operations

· Uphold confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information

· Model a positive, team-oriented attitude aligned with the center’s values

Qualifications:

· At least three (3) years of office manager experience in an early childhood center

· Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

· Fluent in Microsoft Office products, web navigation, keyboard shortcuts, and fast, accurate, and efficient data entry

· Knowledge of child development and early learning best practices

· A genuine love for children and commitment to high-quality education

· Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience and credential requirements

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.