Remote Administrative Virtual Assistant for Daycare and School Support
Elite Virtual Staffing · Remote
Overview
Elite Virtual Staffing is looking for a reliable and organised Administrative Virtual Assistant to support a daycare and school environment from home. This fully remote freelance role is perfect for someone who is detail oriented, comfortable communicating with parents and staff, and able to manage multiple admin tasks independently. If you have admin or virtual assistant experience and want to work from home while supporting an education focused team, this could be a great fit for you. The role offers a stable monthly income in Canadian dollars, with the ZAR equivalent fluctuating based on ex
About the role
Elite Virtual Staffing is hiring an Administrative Virtual Assistant to provide day to day support for a daycare and school environment. This is a fully remote, freelance position, so you can work from home while helping a busy education team stay organised and responsive.
In this role, you will be the first point of contact for many administrative tasks. You will manage emails, calendars, and general correspondence, and you will respond to enquiries from parents and staff. You will also help with scheduling appointments and meetings, maintain student and family records, and prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets, and forms. Supporting enrolment and registration administration will be part of your routine, along with following up on outstanding information or documentation. Keeping files and records accurate and up to date is essential, and you will also handle general day to day administrative tasks as needed.
The ideal person is professional, organised, and detail oriented. You must be comfortable using email, spreadsheets, calendars, and online systems, and you should be able to work independently and manage your priorities. Strong written and spoken English is important because you will communicate with parents, staff, and other stakeholders. Experience in a school, daycare, education, or childcare environment will be an advantage.
Important application note: The salary is paid in Canadian dollars at CAD 1,700 per month, which is approximately R19,715 per month depending on the prevailing exchange rate. The ZAR equivalent may fluctuate slightly based on currency movements.
Requirements
- Previous administrative or virtual assistant experience
- Strong written and spoken English
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Confident communicating professionally with parents, staff, and other stakeholders
- Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, calendars, and online systems
- Able to work independently and manage priorities
- Experience in a school, daycare, education, or childcare environment is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Manage emails, calendars, and general correspondence
- Respond to parent and staff enquiries
- Assist with scheduling, appointments, and meetings
- Maintain student, family, and administrative records
- Prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets, and forms
- Assist with enrolment and registration related administration
- Follow up on outstanding information or documentation
- Organise files and keep records accurate and up to date
- Support general day to day administrative tasks as required
Job details
- Organisation
- Elite Virtual Staffing
- Job type
- Freelance
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Experience level
- Entry
- Salary
- R19,715 per month / monthly
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there! This remote admin role is a great opportunity if you are organised, good at communicating, and want to work from home. Since the job is with a daycare and school, think about any experience you have in education, childcare, or even volunteering at a school. When you apply, tailor your CV to highlight your admin skills, especially email management, scheduling, and using spreadsheets. Mention if you have worked with parents or in a school setting before. The salary is in Canadian dollars, so keep in mind that the Rand amount can change slightly with the exchange rate. Good luck with your application!
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