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Wonderschool

Executive Assistant to the CEO

🇺🇸 Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $110K

💻 Other

🗓️ June 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Wonderschool is hiring an Executive Assistant to the CEO. This position involves managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling logistics to ensure smooth operations at the executive level. The role requires anticipating needs, optimizing workflows, and facilitating key relationships with various stakeholders.

Highlights
  • Manage schedules and executive-level logistics.
  • Drive strategic efficiency and optimize workflows.
  • Handle heavy domestic travel arrangements.
  • Liaison between CEO and stakeholders.
  • Experience with Google Suite, Slack, Notion, and presentation software.
  • 10+ years in an Executive Assistant or similar role.
  • Salary up to $110,000, with competitive benefits and equity.

Executive Assistant to the CEO Full Description

Executive Assistant to the CEO | Wonderschool
Join a Fast-Growing Tech Startup on a Mission to Revolutionize Child Care

At Wonderschool, we are leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve one of the most pressing challenges facing families today: access to quality childcare. As a venture-backed startup, we empower childcare providers with innovative tools to manage and grow their businesses while also helping parents find the care they need.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly organized, and resourceful Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO to join our mission-driven team. This isn’t just another EA role—you’ll be at the center of a high-growth startup, working closely with the CEO to drive efficiency, enhance strategic initiatives, and keep operations running smoothly at the highest levels of the company. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems before they arise, and enjoy working with founders, investors, and high-impact teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
 
Location:
Onsite in San Francisco 3-4 Days Per Week

What You’ll Do
  • Be the CEO’s Right Hand – Manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and handle all executive-level logistics to keep things running seamlessly.
  • Drive Strategic Efficiency – Anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and optimize workflows to free up the CEO’s time for high-impact decision-making.
  • Facilitate Key Relationships – Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, including investors, board members, and senior leadership.
  • Lead Special Projects – Assist with high-level initiatives, from fundraising prep to partnership development and company-wide communications.
  • Supercharge Communication & Presentations – Draft emails, reports, and high-impact presentations that clearly communicate the CEO’s vision and company strategy to key
    stakeholders.
  • Heavy Travel Coordination – Manage complex domestic travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries, while anticipating changes and last-minute adjustments.
  • Own Confidential & Critical Tasks – Manage sensitive information with discretion, handling high-stakes matters with professionalism.
  • No Task Too Big or Small – Whether it's preparing board materials, ordering lunch, or managing a last-minute schedule change, you approach every task with a can-do attitude and a commitment to excellence. 
  • Support Company Culture – Play a key role in executive operations while fostering a strong and engaged team environment.

What We’re Looking For
  • Experience Matters – 10+ years as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or in a high-level support role, preferably in a tech startup, VC firm, or fast-paced environment.
  • Master of Organization – You can juggle competing priorities, keep tight schedules, and anticipate needs before they arise. 
  • Exceptional Communicator – Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for high-level correspondence and creating compelling presentations.
  • Heavy Travel Management – Proven experience handling complex travel schedules, including multi-state itineraries, last-minute changes, and logistics.
  • Proactive & Solutions-Oriented – You don’t wait for instructions—you make things happen.
  • Tech-Savvy & Adaptable – Comfortable with Google Suite, Slack, Notion, Zoom, and presentation software like Keynote or PowerPoint.
  • High Emotional Intelligence – Able to navigate complex relationships with grace, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  • Can-Do Mindset – You’re eager to jump in wherever needed, no matter the size of the task, and you thrive in a startup environment where adaptability is key.
  • Passion for Our Mission – Excited to support a company making a meaningful impact on early childhood education.

Why Join Wonderschool?
  • Work with a visionary CEO and leadership team at a high-growth, mission-driven startup.
  • Competitive salary + equity—own a piece of what we’re building.
  • Health benefits covering up to 100% for employees and 80% for dependents.
  • Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and mental wellness days.
  • A dynamic and innovative work environment where your impact will be felt daily.
  • This position offers a competitive salary of up to $110,000, plus additional benefits.
 
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a high-performing, ambitious, and resourceful individual to take on a key role at a rapidly scaling company. If you’re ready to become a
critical force behind a CEO leading a game-changing company, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and help us transform childcare through!