Executive Assistant to the Head of School

Village School Mission Statement

We are a village of students, families, and educators with a common goal: to create a childhood of wonder, joy, and challenge where children expand their minds and hearts, find their greater purpose, and prepare to engage with the wider world.

Village School Diversity Mission Statement

Village School is committed to fostering a community that honors the diversity of the human experience. We believe race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, family dynamic and socioeconomic status to be examples of what constitutes diversity in our community. We are devoted to cultivating and sustaining a safe environment that empowers individuals and groups to celebrate their culture, heritage, and identity. Through affirmation and education, we strive to build and support an open and inclusive community dedicated to the principle of respect where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.

Overview

This role is crucial to the office of the Head of School and to the community as a whole. The Executive Assistant represents the Head’s office to all constituencies; this person facilitates policies and procedures in a manner that reflects the school’s mission and the Head’s vision.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and seamlessly anticipates needs in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Examples Of Regular Duties And Expectations Include

• Facilitation of the smooth and efficient operation of the Head of School’s office;
• Facilitation of high-level administrative and organizational tasks, exhibiting professionalism and warmth;
• Dedication to the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Independent judgment in performing administrative responsibilities;
• Representation and service as liaison for the Head of School;
• Maintenance of the Head of School’s calendar;
• Maintenance of the Assistant Head of School’s calendar;
• Creation and/or editing of publications;
• Management of special projects and initiatives at the discretion of the Head of School;
• Assistance in coordinating leadership team activities and school events;
• Catering for specific events, e.g. in-service programs, ad hoc committees, ‘Meet the Board’, Grade Level Socials, etc.;
• Providing general office support and collaboration with other administrative staff as needed;
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

Board Liaison

• Assisting the Chair of the Board and the Board of Trustees.
  
  

BA/BS required; advanced coursework or certifications in administrative or educational support fields preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years of executive-level administrative experience, preferably in an educational environment.