Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Auxiliary Program Manager with communications with faculty, staff, students and families as needed.
• Coordinate aftercare for preschool and elementary school.
• Support and assist the preschool staff.
• Maintain records and support planning for all work related to school accreditation.
• Consistently provide high levels of customer service in a positive and professional manner to internal and external members of the community.
• Foster collegiality and positive morale among staff.
• Work with the Preschool Team and Aftercare (ELM) Team to meet the needs of families as well as faculty and staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

These general expectations represent the core responsibilities and set a high standard for all employees at Friends School: 

Alignment with Mission

• In all ways, elevate and celebrate the school and contribute to its success by supporting communications, development, admissions and retention and the overall image of the school.
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to maintaining congruence between the school’s mission and all professional activities.
• Demonstrate commitment to and experience with supporting an equitable and inclusive school culture.
• Proactively foster diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.

Collaborate and Build Community

• Actively promote and advance the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well-being of all students, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with parents, ensuring that all correspondence and parent educational events reflect and educate about Friends School values and programs.
• Preserve and participate in school traditions and rituals.
• Support student learning by actively engaging with the community, events, and fostering connections that enhance the overall educational experience.
• Maintain common spaces and outdoor environment and materials attractively and in support of learning.
• Cover classes or responsibilities during absences of other teachers as appropriate/necessary.

Advancing Self and School:

• Participate in regular meetings to address routine matters and stimulate an exchange of educational and philosophically-aligned ideas.
• Engage in ongoing professional development by setting yearly goals, participating in staff development opportunities, and contributing to the exchange of philosophically-aligned ideas in regular meetings.
• Set personal and professional yearly goals with the appropriate supervisor and complete the annual evaluation process in partnership with the supervisor.
• Attend all full-staff meetings and school events (unless excused by HOS).
• Participate in the school’s hiring processes as appropriate/necessary.

Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements:

Education and qualifications should include the following:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Possess joy, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor and commitment to working collaboratively
• Associate and 2+ years experience in support roles or similar preferred
• Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 or above preferred, or willingness to pursue
• Oversee and prioritize health and safety for all after school students.
• Ability to use a range of technical tools: email, calendars, communications platforms, database systems, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Must take initiative, and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Able to meet an occasional flexible work schedule 
• High level of professionalism and integrity, including discretion, confidentiality

Compensation: Salary range is $19/hr – $21.50/hr and pay is commensurate with experience, degree, and position. Friends School offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, life insurance benefits, 403b plan and generous paid leave. 

Friends School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply:  If you possess the above skills and qualities, please send a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the position along with your resume to [email protected]. Please indicate Auxiliary Program Assistant in the subject line. No phone calls please.