School Administrative Assistant & Operations Support
School Administrative Assistant & Operations Support
School: Courage Schools, Inc.
Available Position: Administrator
Description:
Courage Schools, Inc. is seeking a warm, professional, and highly organized School Administrative Assistant and Operations Support specialist to serve as the heart of our front office. As the first point of contact for our community, you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for our students, parents, and staff.
This is a full-time, salaried, Exempt position reporting directly to the Head of School. You will balance a variety of administrative tasks; from managing schedules and student attendance to overseeing our social media presence and school lunch program.
Key Responsibilities
Front Office Ambassadorship: Greet and screen visitors while maintaining a positive, comforting communication style.
Administrative Support: Manage the Head of School’s schedule, record Board of Directors meeting minutes, and handle daily mail.
Student & Family Logistics: Maintain student attendance, manage carpool communications, and create our weekly newsletter.
School Operations: Order and distribute supplies, manage the school lunch program, and oversee aftercare dismissal.
Health & Safety: Manage basic first aid, administer student medications, and adhere to all school safety protocols.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 2–4 years of relevant administrative or customer support experience.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace is required. *
Preferences: Experience working within an independent school system is strongly preferred.
Demeanor: A positive and comforting communication style, especially when engaging with parents and guests.
Physical Demands
This position is performed in an indoor school environment where the noise level can range from soft to loud. To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must meet the following physical requirements:
Mobility: Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods.
Manual Dexterity: Normally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and tools.
Communication: Regularly required to talk and hear to assist students, staff, and parents.
Lifting: Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee.
Schedule & Benefits
Hours: Monday – Thursday (7:45 am - 5:00 pm) and Friday (7:45 am - 4:00 pm).
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, as well as a retirement savings plan with an employer match.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their resume to hr@courageschools.org.
About Us
Founded in 2021, Courage Schools, Inc. is an independent, coeducational day school in Sandy Springs, Georgia. We are committed to educating students in Kindergarten through 8th grade with language-based learning differences. Our goal is to enrich the inherent gifts our students bring to the classroom while supporting their language development through a multisensory approach.
Non-Discrimination Policy Courage Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and extends to them the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Courage does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. These inclusions are further extended to all persons regardless of sex, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Contact name: Earle Hall
Contact email address: hr@courageschools.org