Bilingual Part-Time Administrative Assistant — French and English

Le Petit Écolier French Language Centre

Oakville, ON

Part-time | On-site

$22 per hour

Approximately 15–22 hours per week

About the Position

Le Petit Écolier French Language Centre is seeking a professional, organized and dependable Bilingual Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support the daily operation of our Oakville centre.

This is an on-site, customer-facing position. The Administrative Assistant will welcome families, support teachers, assist with registrations and administrative tasks, and help ensure that classes run smoothly.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate confidently in both French and English and must be available during weekday afternoons or evenings and on Saturdays.

Responsibilities

- Welcome students and parents in a qualified and friendly manner
- Respond to general inquiries in French and English by email, telephone and in person
- Assist families with registrations, class information and account-related questions
- Maintain accurate student information, attendance records and administrative files
- Support class scheduling and communicate schedule updates to families and teachers
- Follow up on registrations, inquiries, payments and required forms
- Prepare and organize classroom materials, documents and attendance sheets
- Assist teachers with printing, supplies and other on-site needs
- Monitor student arrivals, dismissals and transitions between classes
- Open or close the centre when scheduled
- Maintain an organized and welcoming reception and administrative area
- Communicate parent concerns, incidents and operational matters to management
- Support Saturday programs, special events, PD Day programs and seasonal activities
- Complete other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications
- Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written, is required




- Previous experience in administration, reception, customer service or an educational environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional, welcoming and confident when interacting with families
- Dependable, punctual and able to work independently
- Comfortable managing several priorities in a busy environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Comfortable using email, Google Workspace and online administrative systems
- Able to handle confidential information professionally
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check will be required before beginning the position

Availability

Applicants must be available

- During weekday afternoons or evenings
- On Saturdays during scheduled classes
- For occasional PD Day programs, events or seasonal programs, when available

The exact weekly schedule will depend on class schedules, enrolment and the operational needs of the centre. Approximately 15–22 hours per week are anticipated, but hours are not guaranteed and may fluctuate throughout the school year. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is warm and welcoming with children and families while remaining organized, skilled and attentive. You communicate clearly, take initiative and can work independently without constant supervision. You are comfortable helping parents, supporting teachers and managing the administrative details required to keep a learning centre running smoothly.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter confirming:
- Your level of spoken and written French
- Your weekday afternoon or evening availability
- Your Saturday availability
- Your relevant administrative or customer-service experience

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Bilingual Part-Time Administrative Assistant — French and English (Oakville)
🏢 Le Petite Colier
📍 Oakville