administrative assistant 2025-2026

Park West Cooperative Nursery School is a well-respected early childhood institution that has been a part of the Lincoln Park community for over 50 years. Our school is dedicated to providing a warm, supportive environment in which children develop trusting relationships with teachers that enable them to take intellectual risks and form social connections with peers. A play-based, emergent curriculum provides opportunities for growth in all developmental domains.

We are accepting applications for an administrative assistant position for the 2025-2026 school year. This part-time position would include administrative and clerical duties in the office in addition to helping with food service operations and supporting in the classroom along with other operations of school. Its varied duties require flexibility and a willingness to learn and take direction from others. 

Hours of work are from 8:00 am-2:30 pm on Mondays and 8:00 am-1:30 pm Tuesday through Friday.

Ideal candidates will be flexible, possess basic computer skills, including experience with Google Suite products (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs), be willing to learn additional software programs to support school operations, and have a desire to work with children. Experience working with children or in a school setting is preferred, but not required. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and pass a background check.

Interested parties should send inquiries or resumes to ashley@parkwestcoop.org