Part-time Administrative Assistant

Part‑time Administrative Assistant

Edwards Elementary seeks a part‑time Administrative Assistant for the 2026‑2027 school year, starting in August 2026. Work Monday‑Friday, 4‑hour morning shift on a 9.5 month work calendar.

• Communicates in a welcoming and supportive way toward all students, co‑workers, parents, staff, and community members.
• Compiles information to generate a daily attendance sheet from parental phone calls/notes, prior to arrangement forms and tabulations for staff use.
• Contacts parents/guardians after a 2‑day absence for any student if the parent/guardian has not called.
• Supervises students sent to the office for discipline.
• Works closely with the school busing company concerning eligible students and issues throughout the year.
• Works with professional photographers on school picture days to accommodate their needs as well as student needs; disburses pictures to homeroom teachers for distribution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent; post‑high school education in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prefer a minimum of two years' experience as an administrative assistant.
• Experience with computer applications:
  Google Sheets, Google Docs, Excel, Word, and Apple OS.
• Knowledge and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, and visitors.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment (personal computer, calculator, other office equipment).
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures to include record‑keeping, filing, and reporting methods.
• Ability to handle confidential work with tact and discretion.
• Ability to interact with other staff, students, and the public to obtain and provide information.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• High standards of ethical conduct and honesty and integrity.
• Commitment to quality service.
• High level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently; works with minimal supervision.
• Consistent and punctual work attendance.

$18.90 per hour

Ames CSD is an E‑Verify employer. The Ames CSD is an EEO/AA employer.