About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Are you someone who thrives at the heart of a bustling education center? If organizing, supporting, and bringing order to young learners’ spaces is your happy place, we’d love to meet you. Our Education Center in Sharjah’s vibrant Al Majaz area is searching for an Administration Staff member—someone detail-oriented, warm, and ready to be the behind-the-scenes champion for our students and teachers. With a five-day work week and a friendly team, this is the perfect spot for someone who knows the unique rhythms of educational environments.
About the Company
Picture a place where children’s laughter is a daily soundtrack, and dedication to learning is in the air. That’s us—an established education center in Sharjah’s Al Majaz district, serving a lively community of families and ambitious students. Our team truly cares for each other: birthdays are celebrated, ideas are shared openly, and on quieter days, you might find us trading favorite snack recipes over coffee. We’re small enough for every voice to matter but established enough to offer stability—and we value the special touch only someone with genuine care can bring.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greet students, parents, and teachers with a smile (and a knack for remembering names!)
- Maintain organized records of student enrollments, attendance, and documentation
- Support the center’s daily administrative flow: scheduling classes, preparing classroom materials, and handling phone/email inquiries
- Coordinate with teaching staff to ensure classrooms run smoothly—you’re the go-to for supplies, schedules, and last-minute changes
- Manage petty cash, fee receipts, and routine financial documentation
- Help keep our learning spaces tidy, welcoming, and safe for everyone
- Be the friendly liaison for parent queries, taking care to listen and assist with empathy
- Pitch in for occasional events or special activities—we all roll up our sleeves here!
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Prior experience in an administrative role within an education center or a related educational setting
- Comfort with basic office tools (email, Word/Excel, printer/scanner—you don’t need to be a tech wizard, just willing to learn)
- Strong organizational habits—someone who instinctively brings order to busy spaces
- Excellent communication skills in English; other languages a plus
- Warm, approachable attitude (we’re a kid-friendly place)
- You must have your own valid visa
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with managing fee collection or simple bookkeeping
- Previous experience in the Sharjah education market
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Five-day work week: enjoy your weekends to relax or explore
- Friendly, supportive atmosphere—everyone pitches in, no “that’s not my job” mentality here
- Simple, straightforward salary of AED 2000 per month
- Exposure to a diverse group of students, educators, and parents: every day is a little different
- Learn and grow on the job, especially if you love working with children or dream of building a long-term career in education
- Accessible location in Al Majaz, making your daily commute that much easier
- Coffee breaks, small celebrations, and the little things that make workdays brighter
If you enjoy being part of a caring team that values each member’s contribution, we hope you’ll consider joining us. Every day brings its own small victories, and together, we make a real difference in children’s lives.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you share your previous experience managing administrative duties in an education center or school environment? What were your main responsibilities?
- How would you organize and maintain records for student enrollments, attendance, and fee payments to ensure nothing slips through the cracks?
- Describe a time when you had to handle multiple tasks simultaneously—such as greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and supporting teachers—all in a busy setting. How did you prioritize your actions?
- What steps would you take if a parent approached you with a concern about their child’s class schedule or enrollment status?
- How comfortable are you with basic office tools like spreadsheets, email, and using a printer or scanner? Can you give an example of how you’ve used these tools in a previous role?
- Tell us about your approach to managing petty cash and routine financial transactions. Have you ever handled fee collection or simple bookkeeping before?
- If a teacher informs you they are missing classroom materials just as their lesson is about to start, how would you handle the situation to minimize disruption?
- Our center values a friendly, kid-focused atmosphere. How do you maintain a warm and approachable demeanor, even during particularly hectic days?
- Describe an experience where you helped organize an event or special activity at work. What was your role, and what did you learn from the process?
- Sometimes unexpected situations arise, like a sudden schedule change or a parent needing immediate assistance. How do you adapt and keep things running smoothly?
- What do you enjoy most about working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment where everyone helps out beyond their core duties?
- Sharjah’s Al Majaz district is known for its diverse community. How do you ensure clear and empathetic communication with families from different backgrounds?
- Why do you think you’ll thrive in a close-knit team that values open communication, shared celebrations, and mutual support?