Office Administrator

Southern Highlands Preparatory School – Office Administrator

Southern Highlands Preparatory School is dedicated to equipping students with 21st-century skills for academic and real-world success in a supportive environment tailored to individual strengths and learning styles. Our curriculum balances traditional and progressive education, enriched with subjects beyond the core to educate the whole child. Field trips and after-school programs extend learning beyond the classroom, reflecting our commitment to fostering confidence, self-esteem, and a love of learning.

About the Role

The Office Administrator position plays an important part in our school community. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the entire staff at our school to support front office needs as well as develop meaningful relationships with students and families.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

• Competitive pay range: $ 
• Health, vision, dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Student Tuition Discount

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership & Academic Support

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional practices
• Observe classrooms and provide coaching and feedback to teachers to drive instructional quality
• Partner with leadership to monitor student progress and support academic interventions as needed
• Promote student-centered learning environments that support the whole child

Staff Development & Team Leadership

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining high-quality educators and staff
• Support performance management, including coaching, feedback, and professional development planning
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture
• Step in as acting school leader in the absence of the Principal/Head of School

Campus Operations & Compliance

• Support daily campus operations, including scheduling, staffing coverage, and facility oversight
• Ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Assist with emergency preparedness and implementation of school safety protocols
• Partner with administrative staff to ensure efficient front office operations

Family & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and visibility
• Support student enrollment, retention, and community outreach efforts
• Address parent questions or concerns with professionalism and responsiveness
• Represent the school positively within the broader community

Enrollment & Business Support

• Partner with leadership on enrollment goals, tours, and conversion efforts
• Support marketing initiatives and campus events to drive prospective family engagement
• Monitor key campus metrics and contribute to action planning for improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or a related field
• Minimum of one year in a school leadership or administrative role
• At least three years of prior teaching experience
• Knowledge of state education and licensing standards; maintains required credentials
• Broad understanding of instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and strategies that ensure a safe and orderly school environment
• Strong preference for candidates with prior responsibility in school operations, including building maintenance oversight, program evaluation, employee engagement and management, office administration, and emergency procedures