ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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:

• 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for the children of faculty and staff
• 9 days of PTO, plus an additional three weeks of summer leave for 12-month employees

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