Administrative Assistant

What You'll Do

• Open and close the school as required.
• Assume duties of any center staff as needed during their absence.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
• Maintains all records as per requirements
• Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain professional development plan to ensure continuous personal growth and improvement.
• Organize and maintain documents.
• Make photocopies of documents, and other printed matter.
• Complete various forms, such as accident reports, and applications.
• Receive and place telephone calls.
• Schedule and make appointments.
• Draft and type office memos.

Requirements

• 1 – 2 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Bilingual preferred.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs. and sit on the floor and work with children.

Nice to Have

• Associates Degree in early childhood education or related field
• Prior experience working with children

Benefits