Classroom Assistant & Front Office

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.