Administrative Assistant to MDL Kindergarten Principal
- TrulyHired
- Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA
- May 08, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
Kennett Consolidated School District is seeking a dynamic candidate who will nurture, prepare, and empower ALL students and staff to succeed in their academic, social, and emotional journey. A person who exhibits a belief in the importance of relationships and resiliency through a student-centered approach will be able to successfully support the district's mission and vision.
Kennett's uniquely diverse student population makes applicants considered to be fluent or bilingual highly sought. Applicants who are native Spanish speakers or those with at least three (3) Spanish courses at the college/university level or who have a command of conversational Spanish are encouraged to apply.
REPORTS TO: MDL Kindergarten Principal
PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, provides administrative and clerical tasks to the kindergarten principal to ensure effective, efficient and curteous operation of the office.
KEY PROJECTS/RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Greet and assist parents, staff, students and visitors by answering questions, completing forms, explaining letters or procedures, and setting up meetings.
Provide secretarial support in terms of correspondence, reports, and newsletters for the principal.
Request coverage for teacher and support staff absences for professional development, personal and vacation days.
Process all requests for records including public, private and charter schools.
Create, code and prepare all activity vouchers and on-line purchase orders throughout the school year and monitor building budget activity.
Establish and maintain filing system for student records.
Ensure the safety and security of all students and staff in the building through screening procedures, registering visitors, and activating alarm systems.
Manage and direct all mail for the building staff.
Manage deposits, petty cash for activities accounts, field trip monies, etc. and submit to District Office.
Conduct inventory of school supplies and maintain adequate levels for the school and office.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the building principal.
REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma, highly proficient and comfortable with technology and software, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task effectively, proven work record of excellent attendance and performance. Successful candidates must present recent clearances for Act 34, 114, 151, and 168.
Previous School District employment preferred.
Excellent medical benefits, state pension, and tuition reimbursement.
KCSD believes in its programs and wants its employees to believe in them as well. KCSD employees may be eligible to have their children attend our schools regardless of residency in another district or state.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a 260 day/year position with a 40-hour work week.
District has the right to screen, interview, and hire candidates prior to the closing date of the posting.
Kennett Consolidated School District is seeking a dynamic candidate who will nurture, prepare, and empower ALL students and staff to succeed in their academic, social, and emotional journey. A person who exhibits a belief in the importance of relationships and resiliency through a student-centered approach will be able to successfully support the district's mission and vision.
Kennett's uniquely diverse student population makes applicants considered to be fluent or bilingual highly sought. Applicants who are native Spanish speakers or those with at least three (3) Spanish courses at the college/university level or who have a command of conversational Spanish are encouraged to apply.
REPORTS TO: MDL Kindergarten Principal
PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, provides administrative and clerical tasks to the kindergarten principal to ensure effective, efficient and curteous operation of the office.
KEY PROJECTS/RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Greet and assist parents, staff, students and visitors by answering questions, completing forms, explaining letters or procedures, and setting up meetings.
Provide secretarial support in terms of correspondence, reports, and newsletters for the principal.
Request coverage for teacher and support staff absences for professional development, personal and vacation days.
Process all requests for records including public, private and charter schools.
Create, code and prepare all activity vouchers and on-line purchase orders throughout the school year and monitor building budget activity.
Establish and maintain filing system for student records.
Ensure the safety and security of all students and staff in the building through screening procedures, registering visitors, and activating alarm systems.
Manage and direct all mail for the building staff.
Manage deposits, petty cash for activities accounts, field trip monies, etc. and submit to District Office.
Conduct inventory of school supplies and maintain adequate levels for the school and office.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the building principal.
REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma, highly proficient and comfortable with technology and software, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task effectively, proven work record of excellent attendance and performance. Successful candidates must present recent clearances for Act 34, 114, 151, and 168.
Previous School District employment preferred.
Excellent medical benefits, state pension, and tuition reimbursement.
KCSD believes in its programs and wants its employees to believe in them as well. KCSD employees may be eligible to have their children attend our schools regardless of residency in another district or state.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a 260 day/year position with a 40-hour work week.
District has the right to screen, interview, and hire candidates prior to the closing date of the posting.
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