School Administrative & Operations Assistant

Job Description

AHB Community School (http://www.ahbcs.org), a small, independent K-8 school in Central Austin, is seeking a multi-faceted team-player to join us in for the 2026-27 school year.

This is a unique, school-year-based role designed for an organized, proactive professional who enjoys a mix of office administration, light facility upkeep, and direct student interaction.

The ideal candidate possesses a "see a need, fill a need" mindset—someone who can pivot seamlessly from working on a spreadsheet to greet a prospective parent or help a student find a water bottle, or who will tidy the hallway on the way to monitor a lively playground.

Why AHB?

At AHB kids love to come to school each day, teachers love their jobs, and parents are our biggest fans. It’s a small community school where everyone pitches in to advance our mission for the good of the children! A condensed weekly and yearly schedule encourages a better work-life balance for both students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage the front office to ensure a welcoming and secure campus; assist administrators with record keeping, communications, organizational tasks, and special projects.
• Maintain tidiness of common areas, including playground, hallways, and staff lounge; perform light maintenance tasks such as sweeping the front entrance and managing trash/recycling removal between regular janitorial visits.
• Assist students visiting the office for minor needs such as phone calls, bandaids or early dismissals; provide active supervision during student arrival, dismissal, and recess or lunchroom periods as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a school or similar setting
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred
• Strong communication skills and a professional, warm, and supportive demeanor.
• Exceptional organizational and follow through skills, with ability to self manage.
• Flexibility to pivot around a varied task list ranging from computer work to physical facility upkeep (including ability to lift up to 30 lbs).
• A "no task too small" attitude with a focus on supporting the team.

Hours and Compensation:

• Full-Time (avg 35 hours per week) during the academic year and its shoulder seasons (close & reopening of campus around summer break). Enjoy long holiday breaks and summers at home.
• Long Weekends! Approx hours are 7:45 - 3:45 Mon - Thur & every other Friday off!
• Compensation: $22 – $25 per hour DOE.
• Income Smoothing: Annual salary is distributed in 12 equal monthly installments (~$2,566 – $2,916/month), providing a consistent paycheck during summer & school breaks.
• Benefits include paid vacation, generous health care stipend, retirement matching, professional development stipend, and employee student tuition discount.
• Start date August 1, 2026

To Apply: Please send your résumé, references, and a cover letter that helps describe your interest in AHB Community School to admin@ahbcs.org.

Posting Closing Date: June 15, 2026, or when filled

Diversity Statement: AHB is committed to workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender expression.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person