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Preschool Office Administrator

Merryhill School

Elk Grove, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, After School Programs, Build Management, Childcare, Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, English Language, Leadership, Licensing, Mandarin Chinese Language, Montessori Method, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Spanish Language, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Elk Grove, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Spring Education Group's Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs . Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches - including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods - AMI (Association Montessori Internationale ) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Merryhill Preschool is seeking a dedicated and organized Preschool Office Administrator who is passionate about early childhood education and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

This unique role combines both administrative responsibilities and classroom teaching , offering the perfect opportunity to build management experience while continuing to make a daily impact with children.

As a PreschoolOffice Administrator, you will:
  • Support daily school operations, including opening and closing the school when needed.
  • Spend approximately 75% or more of your time in the classroom , assisting teachers and ensuring an exceptional learning experience for all students.
  • Partner with the Principal and Assistant Principal on scheduling, communication, family engagement, and center organization.
  • Serve as a role model for staff and help lead a positive, collaborative school culture.
  • Provide leadership coverage and support in the absence of the Principal or Assistant Principal.
Who You Are
  • A motivated early childhood professional with a passion for both teaching and leadership.
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves balancing classroom engagement with administrative tasks.
  • A lifelong learner who's eager to grow into an Assistant Principal role or other future leadership opportunities.
Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
  • Associate's degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education required.
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in a licensed childcare center.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Dependable, professional, and enthusiastic about school operations and teamwork.
  • Authorization to work in the United States
Why Join Merryhill Preschool
  • A collaborative, growth-focused culture that supports career advancement.
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
  • Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
  • A rewarding opportunity to help shape the next generation of educators and children alike.
If you're ready to grow your career, inspire others, and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America- apply today!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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