Administrative Assistant

Play Mountain Place is looking for a warm, organized, and dependable part-time Administrative Assistant to join our school community. This person will be an important first point of contact for families and visitors while providing day-to-day administrative and operational support to teachers and staff. The position is 15–20 hours per week , generally Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. , with some flexibility for additional hours and occasional evening or weekend events. The Administrative Assistant will help keep the school running smoothly by: Welcome and assist visitors, families, and prospective families, providing a warm and professional first point of contact for the school. Answer, document, and appropriately direct incoming phone calls, messages, and inquiries. Receive, organize, and distribute mail, deliveries, and other communications. Respond to day-to-day requests from parents, teachers, and staff and provide timely administrative support. Support teachers with supply ordering, communications, and other administrative needs. Maintain accurate attendance records Monitor the availability of essential safety supplies. Communicate facility and maintenance concerns requiring attention and coordinate with service providers as needed. Assist with the preparation of campus spaces and materials for school events and provide event support as needed. Purchase snacks, classroom materials, and other supplies as needed. Assist with occasional school errands and other administrative tasks that support the smooth operation of the school. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and genuinely enjoys being part of a community with children and families . The right person will have a friendly and professional manner, strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to manage a variety of tasks while staying responsive to the needs of the school. You should be comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative team member. Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets) is expected. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred, and the successful candidate must meet applicable state requirements for school and childcare employees. This is a year-round, non-exempt position paying $22–$25 per hour , depending on experience, education, and qualifications. At Play Mountain Place , we value authenticity, connection, and lifelong learning. We are a warm and dedicated community that honors each child's unique path and supports one another along the way. If you are someone who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, helping things run smoothly, and being part of a close-knit school community, we'd love to hear from you. Play Mountain Place is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate in hiring, compensation, promotions, or other conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. Play Mountain Place will make good faith efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with known disabilities, as defined by law, unless undue hardship upon the organization would result. Any applicant who needs accommodation in the application process should request it via View email address on click.appcast.io as soon as the need for accommodation is known. Play Mountain Place