Classroom Assistant & Front Office Support
This is an alternating shift position. The selected candidate must be available to work both opening and closing shifts on a rotating basis. Flexibility with scheduling is essential. Must be available to work between hours of 6:00 am-6:30 pm.
Position Overview
The Goddard School of Sienna is seeking a dependable, flexible, and team-oriented Classroom Assistant & Front Office Support team member. This role primarily supports classrooms while assisting with front-office, transportation, and administrative needs. The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, enjoys working with children, and can adapt quickly to the changing needs of the school.
Classroom Support & Childcare
- Provide classroom coverage and support teachers with daily routines, activities, transitions, and classroom management.
- Maintain appropriate ratios and active supervision while providing nurturing, age-appropriate care.
- Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, nap time, staff breaks, and classroom needs as directed.
- Help maintain clean, organized, and safe classrooms.
- Assist with classroom preparation, materials, and supplies.
- Follow all school policies, safety procedures, and childcare licensing requirements.
- Adapt to different age groups and classroom needs while building positive relationships with children.
Assistant Director & Administrative Support
- Support the Director and Assistant Director with daily school operations, staffing, classroom coverage, and staff breaks.
- Help maintain appropriate ratios and communicate staffing, classroom, safety, and operational concerns to leadership.
- Greet families, answer phones, respond to inquiries, and provide professional customer service.
- Assist with enrollment inquiries, tours, registration, and family communication.
- Maintain records, classroom documentation, and administrative paperwork while protecting confidentiality.
- Help ensure the school is clean, organized, and prepared for daily operations.
- Assist with supplies, events, special activities, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Opening, Closing & School Operations
This is an alternating shift position. The selected candidate must be available to work both opening and closing shifts on a rotating basis. Flexibility with scheduling is essential.
Opening and closing responsibilities may include:
- Opening the school and preparing classrooms, common areas, and administrative spaces for the day.
- Supporting morning arrival procedures and ensuring children are welcomed safely.
- Completing end-of-day classroom and facility checks.
- Ensuring classrooms and common areas are clean, organized, and prepared for the following day.
Transportation & Additional School Support
- Assist with school bus drop-off and pick-up procedures as needed.
- Follow all transportation safety protocols and ensure children are supervised during transitions.
- Support arrival and dismissal procedures.
- Provide support during special events, staff meetings, and school activities.
- Be willing to step in wherever needed to ensure the school operates smoothly.
Qualifications & Skills
- Must have experience in a preschool, childcare, education, and administrative environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, punctual, adaptable, and willing to take initiative.
- Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced preschool environment.
- Professional, positive, and welcoming demeanor.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, children, and families.
- Comfortable working independently and following established policies and procedures.
- Must be flexible and available for rotating opening and closing shifts.
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
