Administrative Coordinator

Terra Early Learning is a community-minded early years centre with a progressive educational approach. Our mission is to co-create an environment where students experience what it means to conserve Earth’s natural resources, so we can leave our planet sustainable for all living things now, and in the future.

Education for Sustainability is woven into all aspects of our engaging, authentic, and experiential curriculum of inquiry, outdoor learning, play-based learning, and Montessori. Our program is integrated to tailor to students’ individual needs with an intentional focus on children’s social-emotional development, health, and well-being.

**The Opportunity**

Terra is seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator who will work alongside the students and educators and ensure the daily operations of the school. Applicants with a genuine warmth and love for supporting children and their families as they embark on their educational journeys are encouraged to share a cover letter and resume.

The esteemed members of our school community bring with them diverse experiences,

unique perspectives, and varied educational backgrounds. Every individual on our team is valued, heard, and respected. We work collectively to achieve our mission, while embodying our values in everything that we do.

**The Role**

As the Administrative Coordinator, you will:

- Develop a strong understanding of Terra’s school culture, and what sets us apart from other early learning centers.
- Foster warm and trusting relationships with families and community members.
- Connect and engage in collaborative partnerships with fellow educators, colleagues, leaders, families, and the greater community.
- Manage student and staff onboarding processes such as creating and sending letters and organize uniform fittings.
- Host virtual tours with interested families
- Support and communicate with educators, principal, and team in maintaining and updating school processes and procedures.
- Provide administration duties in the office by establishing and maintaining employee, student, and business files and records, processing invoices, and receiving incoming mail and phone calls.
- Manage and calculate expenses, budgets, and tuition, including managing benefits.
- Set up and maintain office systems including ordering supplies and keeping track of inventory.
- Manage relationships with external contractors
- Coordinate, support, and organize staff and community events
- Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities where necessary.

**The Qualifications**

As the Administrative Coordinator, you have:

- Strong communication skills; verbal and written in English and Mandarin (preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Have a passion for building and maintaining relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Possesses good time management skills and has the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to work independently.
- A passion for people and strong ability to build authentic and trusting relationships with all community members.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and is results-oriented.
- Embodies a growth mindset, recognizing opportunities for learning and growth daily.
- Experience working with children and in an administrative role is an asset.
- A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and embody Terra’s Values and Mission
- A growth mindset, recognizing opportunities for learning and growth daily
- Ability to thrive in a creation, growth-stage environment
- Canadian citizenship and/or legally permitted to work in Canada

**Commitment**
- 40 hours per week
- Permanent

**The Perks**

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Terra Early Learning:

- Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation days
- Five paid sick days annually
- Catered lunch daily
- Public and bank holidays and holiday increase with service and seniority
- Growth mindset environment

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC V6V 2N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have working with children?
- What is your level of proficiency in English?
- Are you fluent in Mandarin?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person