Primrose School of Richardson is looking for an enthusiastic Office assistant to join our team! The Office Assistant has four main roles: phones/communications, school administration support which includes helping in the classrooms and around the school as the need arises, licensing support, and various clerical duties. The Office Assistant may take on other duties and tasks throughout the year as needed and directed by the Head of School.The Office Assistant holds a key position as the hub of communication. You are a contact for prospective parents, and as such requires a style that is both personable and efficient in order to convey a positive first impression of the school. You are also a main contact for parents, faculty, and staff for help in obtaining information, forms, supplies, or services.Skills Needed:

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills when interacting with children and adults

A strong ability to multi-task and remain focused and good-humored under pressure

Must be able to assist in the classrooms when needed.

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office.

Ability to perform internet research, experience with marketing and social media a plus

Knowledge of office machines and their basic maintenance

Ability to work comfortably with quickly shifting priorities and interruptions

Ability to use discretion with confidential information, as this position is exposed to information regarding families and students that must be kept confidential at all times

This position is 40 hours a week from 7:45PM to 4:45PM with a one hour lunch break.Responsibilities: Clerical

Answer phones

Check voicemail

Deliver and relay messages to classrooms

Order/buy program and office supplies

Maintain/manage lending library

Prepare mailings

Organize supply closet

Help coordinate all school events and activities.

File notices, newsletters, articles, etc. in Parent Folders

Copier maintenance, including calling in for repairs or ink

Communications:

Assist in marketing

Edit and proofread communication

Assist in social marketing as needed (i.e. Facebook and Twitter posts)

School AdministrationGeneral

Notify parents of sick children

Help organize, maintain and audit student files

Print out attendance (check-in/check-out) sheets from database for all classrooms

Assist Guides, Assistants, Aides and Children when needed

Assist preparation for school events

Maintain staff roster, school children/parent rosters, emergency cards and allergies/ special notations for children

Provide assistance for classrooms and around the school

Help with field trips.

Answer code calls

If you are interested in this position, please send a resume to Gloria Pitan at gpitan@primroserichardson.com.

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.