Office Assistant & Curriculum Specialist

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

This hybrid role combines administrative support with educational leadership. The School Office Assistant Curriculum Specialist is responsible for managing front office operations, supporting communication and documentation needs, and ensuring curriculum consistency and quality across the program. The individual in this role serves as a key liaison between staff, families, and administration, while also working closely with teaching teams to implement and improve educational programming.

Duties

Office Assistant Duties

• Greet and assist visitors, families, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer phones, manage email communication, and distribute messages appropriately.
• Maintain student files, attendance records, and enrollment documentation.
• Assist with scheduling tours, meetings, and school events.
• Create the required weekly staff schedule using the scheduling system
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all licensing regulations and school policies.
• Coordinate substitutes when staff calls out sick.

Curriculum Specialist Duties
·Develop, adapt, and enhance summer camp and full childcare day curriculum in alignment with developmental guidelines.

• Provide lesson plans and resource materials to summer camp classrooms.
• Coordinate curriculum-related training, workshops, or professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a school, preschool, or childcare setting strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with developmentally appropriate curriculum models and classroom environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with school management systems a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to supporting a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

About Us

We are a ministry of Centerville Baptist Church and have been one of the longest running programs in the Chesapeake area; 66 years and counting! It is our mission for all children enrolled in the program to know they are loved by God exactly as they are. We lovingly accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Centerville Baptist Children's Program offers preschool, kindergarten, and childcare for these ages. Every child is special, loved, and cared for by our dedicated and experienced staff.