Front Desk Operations Assistant

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
20-25 Hourly
Entry level
Edtech
The Role
Provides front desk, administrative, and campus operations support in an educational setting. Responsibilities include greeting families, managing check-ins and inquiries, preparing classroom materials, organizing supplies, tracking attendance, distributing merchandise, supporting events, and maintaining clean, welcoming learning spaces. Requires dependable customer service, organization, multitasking, and weekend and evening availability.
Summary Generated by Built In
Title: Front Desk & Operations Assistant

Location: Cupertino / Los Altos (Occasional support across sites)

Type: Full Time 

Work Schedule:

  • 30-40 hrs/week, 5 days/week
  • Tue to Fri 10AM-7PM (Flexible one day off), Sat & Sun 9AM-7PM

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation & Benefits: 

  • $20–$25/hour (Based on experience)
  • 401(k) Match

  • Health, vision, dental insurance

Position Summary

Think Academy is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and service-minded Front Desk & Operations Assistant to support daily administrative tasks, front desk services, and basic classroom operations. This role ensures smooth campus functioning by helping with check-ins, material preparation, printing, supplies, and parent communication.It is ideal for someone who enjoys helping families, keeping things organized, and supporting the teaching team in a fast-paced educational environment.

Key Responsibilities
 Administrative & Operational Support
  • Assist with daily office tasks, including printing, filing, material preparation, and basic data entry. 
  • Manage supply organization: monitor inventory, restock classroom materials, and prepare teaching kits. 
  • Support logistics such as equipment setup, classroom readiness, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. 
  • Help coordinate campus resources during peak times (weekends, special programs, etc.). 
 Front Desk & Customer Service
  • Serve as the first point of contact for parents, students, and visitors with a friendly, professional attitude. 
  • Support check-in processes, class reminders, and general parent inquiries. 
  • Assist with student gift redemption, merchandise distribution, and prize inventory. 
  • Provide basic program information and guide families to the appropriate staff members when needed. 
 Academic & Campus Support
  • Help prepare printed materials, worksheets, and classroom supplies for teachers. 
  • Support tracking of attendance, class handouts, and post-class procedures. 
  • Assist with weekend programs, camps, competitions, or open-house events with simple on-site tasks (sign-in, materials table, classroom setup). 
  • Maintain tidy and welcoming learning spaces across campus. 
Qualifications
  • Strong communication and customer service skills; enjoys working with families and students. 
  • Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail. 
  • Able to multitask and stay calm in a busy environment. 
  • Experience in administrative work, retail, hospitality, or education support is a plus. 
  • Able to work weekends and evenings based on program schedules. 
What We Offer
  • A supportive team environment with clear workflows and training. 
  • Opportunities to grow into academic operations, customer support, or campus coordination roles. 
  • Exposure to professional educators, fun learning programs, and a mission-driven culture focused on student success.



Think Academy's Commitment to DEI

Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are fundamental values at Think Academy. We believe that a diverse workforce brings different perspectives and ideas, fostering creativity and innovation. Our commitment to DEI extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, advancement, and development opportunities

At Think Academy, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status.

If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please let us know once you have received an update about your application moving forward with the company. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process



Skills Required

  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment
  • Ability to work weekends and evenings based on program schedules
  • Experience in administrative work, retail, hospitality, or education support
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The Company
HQ: Singapore
29 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

AL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) is an education technology (Ed-Tech) company that operates based on smart education that provides an open platform for quality education and extra-curricular learning. It serves public education, powers private education and explores new education models for the future on a global scale. Our mission is Advancing Education Through Science and Technology. Currently there are more than 4 million students per week on TAL’s online and offline education platforms. Think Academy (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group, is recently established to provide K-9 extra-curricular learning services through technology in the US. Offering accelerated learning in math, Think Academy fosters the children’s ability to think critically, strengthens their logic skills, and helps them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. Currently Think Academy is located in San Jose, California, offering various K-9 Math and Chinese live online courses across the nation.

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