Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

At Grace Point Academy, we are passionate about providing a Christ-centered learning environment where students will develop life-changing relationships with Jesus, while acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve academic excellence.

Our vision is to be a full Kindergarten through 12th Grade, private Classical Christian school in beautiful Enumclaw. We are looking for talented people who love Jesus and children, are passionate about the Truth, and are called to work in a Christian School.

Administrative Assistant Summary

The Administrative Assistant provides support and care to students, faculty and staff, and parents. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Office Manager and is evaluated by the Head of School.

Required Spiritual Qualities

An employee at Grace Point Academy is someone who:

· Public profession of faith in Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that reflects maturity and intimacy with God.

· Models a humble, Christ-like, disciplined lifestyle and thinks and lives under the authority of the Bible.

· Is a member in good standing of a Bible-believing Church.

· Adheres to our Statement of Faith and beliefs.

· Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.

· Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others, including being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct. (See our lifestyle statement.)

· Have a conviction that God has called him/her to Christian school ministry.

· Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity, in all personal and professional matters.

· Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.

Required Personal Qualities/Functions

It is expected that all employees will:

· Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.

· Demonstrate excellent people skills and a desire to engage others.

· Manage students with a firm, grace-filled accountability to high behavioral expectations.

· Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.

· Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.

· Recognize her/his mistakes and take measures to correct them.

· Carry the culture of GPNW.

· Be a collaborative team player.

· Respectfully submit and be loyal to those in authority.

· Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately. Avoid off-the-cuff comments and inappropriate communication of administrative, staff, parent or student information.

Required Professional Qualities

It is expected that the Administrative Assistant will have:

· Proven successful experience in an office environment with a heart for customer service.

· Possess skills to work in a fast-paced environment with strong ability to prioritize tasks and navigate challenging situations.

· Demonstrate excellent, effective, and intentional verbal and written communication skills.

· Able to work collaboratively with Head of School, office staff, teachers, students and parents.

· Experience working or volunteering with elementary age children.

· Demonstrates competence and experience with current technology and excellent organizational skills.

· Have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

· Can articulate a Classical Christian educational philosophy to faculty, staff, parents, students, and the community.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· A clear Washington State Background Check and clear drug test (completed before employment begins).

· A current First Aid/CPR card (this may be earned after employment begins)

Work Environment, Hours and Compensation

The Administrative Assistant serves year-round. Each contract year is from August 1st – July 31st of the following year. The work hours on School Days are normally Monday – Friday, 7:15 am – 3:15 pm (with ½ hour for lunch each day). The summer office hours are part-time from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Monday -Friday.

The Salary for this full-time position is $2,720/month or $32,650 annually. The hours will vary on Professional Development Days. This position works on all school days, Professional development days and throughout the summer. This position will also need to regularly respond to email and handle certain tasks on selected days/hours during Christmas break, mid-winter break, spring break, and snow days (although these tasks may be completed remotely when the school is closed).

Work Environment, Hours and Compensation

The Administrative Assistant works in the office. This position serves year-round. The work hours on School Days are normally Monday – Friday, 7:15 am – 3:15 pm. The work hours during the summer are 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

This position will also need to regularly respond to email and handle certain tasks on selected days/hours during Christmas break, mid-winter break, spring break, and snow days (although these tasks may be completed remotely when the school is closed).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $32,650.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person