If you are in search of a team environment that fosters a positive culture, then consider joining The Country Day School as a Junior School Administrative Assistant . The successful candidate will join a professional and dedicated team at a thriving independent school.

They will possess excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills along with the ability to gracefully manage multiple, competing priorities in a rapid-paced environment. They will demonstrate strong situational awareness, ensuring that students, parents, employees and visitors feel acknowledged and welcomed, even when attending to several demands at once. Additionally, they will bring a caring, positive attitude, a high level of professionalism and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Core Responsibilities:

As a first point of contact, serve as a welcoming and professional ambassador for CDS by warmly greeting and assisting all students, parents, employees and visitors.

Maintain a strong awareness of the needs of the office, ensuring individuals feel welcomed and attended to while effectively managing competing demands and priorities.

Receive and screen incoming calls and emails, respond to inquiries in a timely manner or refer inquiries to appropriate individuals within the School.

Provide administrative and office support including but not limited to: calendar management, reviewing and editing correspondence, preparation for school events and initiatives and responding to all related inquiries, completing relevant forms and documents, receiving mail and deliveries, and organizing daily announcements.





Complete daily attendance including time sensitive phone calls as required.

Order office and classroom supplies, receive and distribute, and monitor back orders.

Maintain Ontario Student Records (OSR) according to ministry standards; ensure all required OSRs are received and distributed.

Assist with extra-curricular program registration, team rosters, activity lists and House/CORE points.

Book transportation for school trips and assist with daily busing program.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

High School diploma or GED is required

Post-secondary education in a related discipline is an asset

Minimum 2-3 years experience in an administrative role, preferably in a school environment

Strong knowledge of general office procedures and ability to work well in a team environment

Superior interpersonal, customer service and communication skills, with the ability to make students, parents, employees and visitors feel welcomed, acknowledged and supported.

Individual who is resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and show initiative

Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, with proven organizational and time-management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive situations





Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Word and Excel

Experience with Blackbaud considered an asset

Cantonese or Mandarin language skills considered an asset

Current First Aid Certificate is considered an asset

Employment Details:

The regular hours for this position are between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Salary Range: $50,000 to $58,000 commensurate with experience.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

CDS does not use AI screening.

Environment: A positive, collaborative, thriving workplace on a beautiful rural campus.

All CDS employees must be able to provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

John Liggett, Head of School

The Country Day School

13415 Dufferin Street

King, ON L7B 1K5

[email protected]

Situated on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the heart of King Township, The Country Day School offers a challenging university-preparatory program for students in JK-12, focused on providing an Education with Balance.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of this community. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know.

Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

For more information about this leading Canadian independent school, please visit www.cds.on.ca.

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📌 Junior School Administrative Assistant (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta