Elementary Administrative Assistant

Cascade Christian Schools

Founded in 1992, Cascade Christian Schools serves infants through grade twelve and today is a thriving school district serving students and families throughout Pierce County. Focusing on Christ-centered education, Cascade Christian Schools is dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world. Join our team as we make a real difference!

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth operation of the school's daily functions
• Communicate with administrators and assigned staff regarding building use and facility needs
• Provide customer service to parents who call or come into the office
• Manage the campus calendars and the principal's calendars; support internal calendar use with booking facility needs and working with district-wide calendars
• Support and collaborate with the office team for specific events and campus activities
• Support programs and needs connected to the school (i.e., Cougar Club and McAlder Early Learning Center)
• Partner with parents and the district nurse to manage medication and medical needs for students on campus, and help support staff with students' medical needs
• Book meetings and connect with outside contractors for campus needs (i.e., photography, phone and printer issues, facility needs, water supply, etc.)
• Maintain current and confidential school records, create new school records, and update health information in FACTS
• Oversee and manage the ordering of supplies for the building
• Support staff timecard management with campus supervisors
• Attend weekly staff meetings and devotionals, and support meeting needs with agenda printouts, calendar reminders, and check-ins with staff
• Facilitate campus communication in partnership with district support and admin
• Manage the substitute needs for the campus by communicating with those affected and reporting in systems for payment
• Collaborate with safety and security for emergency drills and urgent needs as well as reports via appropriate channels
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior job-related experience in an office environment
• Excellent and experienced customer service and a positive attitude
• Team player with a collaborative attitude
• Ability to attend and help at staff devotions/meetings
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in the use of computers and software
• Good listening skills
• CPR certified or willing to become certified
• Flexibility and availability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An attitude of support and encouragement
• Organizational skills

Work Hours:

Monday Friday, 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m., 1/2-hour lunch. This is an in-office year-round position and includes limited evening and weekend work.

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary Range:

$22.00 - $26.00

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Leadership Development Program, Life Insurance, and a K-12 Child Tuition Discount.

Cascade Christian is an equal opportunity employer, with the right to prefer employees and prospective employees on the basis of religion and other exemptions applicable to religious institutions. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes criminal history. The successful candidate will be asked to sign a statement of faith.