Assistant to the Head of Middle School (Maternity Leave - Temporary) in Washington DC, District of Columbia at National Cathedral School

National Cathedral School seeks an administrative assistant to the Head of Middle School (Grades 7-8) who believes in the power of young women and is dedicated to nurturing their curiosity and potential. This temporary position (August 10 - October 16) will provide direct administrative and clerical support to the Head of Middle School and assists with daily oversight of the Middle School.

The ideal candidate:

• Joy in working with children and understanding of the middle school years.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A high level of energy and the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently, while having the judgment to seek direction.
• Comfort with technology and learning new systems or software as needed.
• Ability to work successfully with children, administrators, co-workers, parents, and all stakeholders in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

The ideal candidate will be warm, energetic, well-spoken, and flexible, able to maintain calm and present well in challenging situations and have a welcoming presence that puts guests at ease when visiting.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing direct administrative and clerical support to the Head of Middle School and the Middle School team.
• Sharing leadership for efficient and professional management of daily operations.
• Manages the Head of Middle School’s professional calendar, the daily student attendance process, develops the weekly parent bulletin and daily oversight of the Middle School.
• Working closely with the Head of Middle School on short and long term projects,
• Maintaining strong communication with families, as the assistant is often the first point of contact with teachers, families and students, and, thus, is a vital part of fulfilling the school’s mission.

Salary and Benefits:

The hourly rate for the role is $30 an hour. Benefits available include free parking or transit benefits and lunch without charge.

To apply:

Complete this online application. Be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and provide the names and contact information of three references. References will not be contacted before an interview and discussion with the applicant.

The National Cathedral School is grounded in the Episcopal promise to honor the dignity of every human being. We believe a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community fosters intellectual excellence and empathy needed to amplify the collective power of young women to enrich and improve a dynamic world. We therefore seek candidates who will embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to ensure a strongly connected and engaged community in and outside of the classroom.