Administrative Executive / Front Office

- INAE Preschool (A unit of INAE Educational Trust)_

Kotturpuram, Chennai

Position

Administrative Executive / Front Office

Employment Type

Full-Time

Number of Positions

1

Location

Kotturpuram, Chennai

Reporting To

Principal, INAE Preschool

Salary Range

₹15,000 - ₹20,000 per month (based on experience)

Timing

08:00 to 16:00

Start Date

May 2026

About INAE Preschool

INAE Preschool is a premium early learning centre in Kotturpuram, Chennai, launching in June 2026. Founded by a developmental paediatrician and an educator whose family brings over 40 years of experience running schools and colleges, INAE serves children aged 1-4 years through three programs — Mom and Me, Little Explorers, and Early Learners.

Our curriculum is shaped by Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and social-emotional learning principles, built around our Four Pillars: The Child as a Capable Learner, Social-Emotional Foundation, Language-Rich Environment, and School Readiness Through Play. We are building a founding team of passionate, warm educators who believe every child is capable and every interaction matters.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the front desk — greet parents and visitors warmly, handle enquiry calls, respond to WhatsApp messages, and provide information about INAE’s programs
- Maintain accurate student records, attendance registers, and parent contact databases
- Manage fee collection, receipts, and basic accounting entries in coordination with the management
- Coordinate with vendors for school supplies, snacks, cleaning services, and maintenance
- Support the Principal with scheduling, calendar management, parent meeting coordination, and correspondence
- Handle day-to-day administrative tasks — printing, filing, document management, and inventory




- Manage social media enquiries that come through the website contact form or Instagram DMs, routing them to the appropriate person
- Maintain the school’s visitor log and ensure security protocols are followed during school hours
- Assist with event coordination — open houses, parent orientations, festivals, and school functions
- Ensure the reception and common areas are clean, organised, and welcoming at all times

Qualifications & Requirements

- Graduate in any discipline (B.Com, BBA, BA, or equivalent)
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or front office role (education sector experience preferred but not mandatory)
- Excellent spoken and written communication in English and Tamil
- Warm, skilled demeanour — you are the first face parents see when they walk in
- Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace (especially Sheets/Excel for fee tracking and Docs for correspondence)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and stay calm during busy periods (admissions season, events)
- Basic financial literacy — comfortable handling fee collections, receipts, and petty cash

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

- Experience working in a school, preschool, or education institution
- Familiarity with CRM or student management software
- Social media literacy — able to respond to Instagram/WhatsApp enquiries professionally
- Knowledge of basic accounting / Tally
- Experience with event coordination

What We Offer

- Be the face and first point of contact of a premium preschool from Day 1
- Work in a calm, well-designed environment with a small, close-knit team
- A professional culture that values respect, warmth, and organisation
- Growth opportunity as the school scales — the admin role grows with the institution
- Mentorship from the Principal and founding team

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Admin Executive (Kotturpuram)
🏢 INAE Preschool
📍 Kotturpuram