Office Manager

About Us
The St. Andre Bessette Schola is a classical hybrid school in the Catholic tradition, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. We serve homeschooling families with children in Pre-K through 7th grade. Students meet for class on our campus on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays and continue aligned instruction at home on Thursdays and Fridays under the guidance of their parents. We aim to communicate a rich body of knowledge, form virtuous scholars who love truth, goodness, and beauty, and equip them to respond to God’s calling in their life. 

Position Overview 
St. Andre Bessette Schola seeks a highly organized and motivated office manager to support the Headmistress with the day-to-day running of the Schola for the 2026-2027 school year. The key responsibilities and expectations include: 

  • Keep central office clean and organized 

  • Maintain confidential student files and ensure compliance with licensing requirements 

  • Be a welcoming and informative presence at the Schola, answering the door, the phone, and fielding questions via email 

  • Assist with event coordination for school assemblies, staff training, parent-teacher conferences, and other events 

  • Initiate work orders for maintenance and technical needs that arise and follow-up to ensure completion

  • Support the Headmistress with administrative and strategic tasks as requested 

  • Develop virtuous, supportive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues 

  • Occasionally substitute in the classroom

  • Participate in annual training and accept and implement feedback willingly 

Qualifications 

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills 

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • “Can-do” attitude, high level of patience, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment 

  • Willingness to sign a Catholic statement of faith 

Compensation & Benefits 
We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We also have on-site childcare available for all employees. Employees also receive tuition discounts for children enrolled in our school. 

To Apply 
Please send a resume, cover letter, and list of at least two references in a single PDF document to magistramoore@bessetteschola.com. 

Non Discrimination Policy: The St. Andre Bessette Schola shall not unlawfully discriminate internally (in its administrative and program operations) or externally (in provision of services) on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or mental or physical disability or any other status prohibited by applicable law.