Do you have office experience in a professional setting or elementary school? Are you known for your organizational and multi-tasking skills? Put your administrative talents to work in an office where students bring you art and a hug at the end of the day!
Apply to our schools division today! Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant
As an Administrative Assistant, you will support the leadership team and be integral to the success of the elementary school. You will have direct interaction with potential and existing families, and have opportunities to tap into your creative side by writing newsletters and helping plan center events. This position is 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, year round.
Responsibilities:- Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, health and safety protocols, and company policies
- Communicate regularly via phone, email, and in-person with prospective and enrolled families.
- Maintain attendance and payroll records.
- Ensure licensing and other files are kept current, confidential, and secure.
- Maintain the security system and monitor sign-in/sign-out procedures for families.
- Provide support where needed by stepping into a classroom or helping throughout the school as needed.
- Monitor program quality
- Uphold our mission, culture, and values to ensure an inclusive environment and strong relationships with families, staff, and clients
Qualifications:
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Experience in an office setting preferred.
Computer proficiency including email, data entry, social media, and Microsoft Office.
At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma/GED required.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an education/preschool child care center/school to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $32.00 - $34.50 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business organizational factors.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Career development for you plus free college degrees for teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 64 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Top Skills
Similar Jobs
What you need to know about the Seattle Tech Scene
Key Facts About Seattle Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 287,000; 13% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software, biotechnology, game development
- Funding Landscape: $3.1 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Madrona, Fuse, Tola, Maveron
- Research Centers and Universities: University of Washington, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Allen Institute for Brain Science, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Children’s Research Institute
