Educational Assistant & Office Liaison

Position Type: Full-Time

The Educational Assistant & Office Liaison is a dual-role position that supports both the daily operations of the school office and the social, emotional, and academic development of students. This individual serves as a key member of the school community by providing administrative support to school leadership while also supervising and coaching students during recess, transitions, and designated skill‑building periods.

• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
• Support daily office operations and administrative procedures.
• Assist with maintaining student attendance records and documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, newsletters, and school communications.
• Maintain confidential student and staff records.
• Support scheduling, calendar management, and meeting coordination.
• Assist with student registration, enrollment, and withdrawal processes.
• Manage office supplies and coordinate purchasing requests.
• Provide administrative support to the principal and school leadership team.
• Assist with school‑wide events, family engagement activities, and special projects.

• Active supervision of students may include times during recess, transitions, lunch periods, arrival, dismissal, and/or other assigned times.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive school climate.
• Reinforce school expectations and promote positive student behavior.

• Facilitate (classroom teacher planned) structured independent and small‑group skill‑building sessions for students.
• Guide students in (classroom teacher planned) workplace‑style learning experiences that promote responsibility, perseverance, and independence.
• Support students in completing (classroom teacher planned) self‑directed learning activities and goal‑setting exercises.
• Facilitate workplace math activities, games, and challenges that strengthen practical math and problem‑solving skills.
• Guide students through social‑emotional learning activities, reflection journals, and independent workbooks.
• As needed, collaborate with classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student growth and development.

• Maintain records of student participation and progress in skill development activities.
• Share observations and feedback with school staff as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with families and staff regarding student growth and successes.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal that support school operations and student success.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or youth‑development setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Previous administrative assistant experience.
• Experience working in a school setting.
• Experience facilitating social‑emotional learning, executive functioning supports, or student mentoring programs.
• Knowledge of student information systems and educational technology platforms.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to establish positive rapport with elementary‑aged students.
• Knowledge of child development and age‑appropriate behavior supports.
• Ability to facilitate engaging student activities and independent learning opportunities.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency…