Office Assistant

The Goddard School of Grand Rapids (Knapp's Corner), MI

Office Assistant

Grand Rapids, MI
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    State-of-the-Art facilities

    Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    The Goddard School located at Knapp's Corner is looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our team as an Office Assistant!

    The Office Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of our school, ensuring smooth communication, organized systems, and a welcoming environment for families, staff, and visitors. This position is perfect for someone who is organized, dependable, and enjoys being part of a team that makes a difference in children’s lives every day.

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    Office Assistant Key Responsibilities

    Administrative Support: Answer phones, greet visitors, manage filing, and assist with scheduling and communication.

    Staff Support: Assist with paperwork, training documentation, supply orders, and general staff needs.

    Classroom Support: Provide support to teachers by assisting with newsletters, forms, and organization. Step in as needed to help cover staff breaks, assist during lunchtime, or lend support in classrooms to ensure smooth daily operations.

    Family Communication: Support Directors with emails, newsletters, and maintaining positive relationships with families.

    Technology & Organization: Confidently use programs such as Canva, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, the Goddard website, and DocuSign to create documents, forms, and communications.

    Compliance & Records: Assist in maintaining student files, licensing paperwork, and safety documentation.

    General Office Tasks: Manage mail, prepare forms, and support day-to-day school operations as needed.

    Qualifications

    Previous experience in an office, school, or childcare setting preferred

    Strong organizational and multitasking skills

    Excellent communication and customer service abilities

    Proficiency with technology (Canva, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Goddard website, DocuSign)

    A positive, professional, and flexible attitude

    Schedule

    Part-time or full-time hours available

    Flexible scheduling

    Must be available to close the center at least 2–3 days per week

    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.