Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
This job opening is with a well-established childcare center dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for children from infancy through five years of age. The organization prides itself on creating a supportive and joyful atmosphere where children can thrive and develop essential early life skills. Their team is passionate about child development, offering care that combines both learning and play, ensuring each child receives personalized attention and care that supports their growth and well-being. The center employs a team of professionals who work closely with families and communities to foster a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment every day.Show More
Job Requirements
- must obtain 45 hours of childcare training with DCF within 90 days of employment
- must be available to work between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM
- ability to manage confidential and time sensitive material
- must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- full time availability 40 hours per week
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- proficiency in MS Word and Excel
Job Qualifications
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- able to work harmoniously with others
- high integrity
- superb listening and follow up skills
- knowledge of DCF childcare rules and regulations or willingness to obtain training
- ability to effectively communicate via phone and email
- ability to handle multiple projects
- prior experience or understanding of administrative support duties
- capacity to lift up to 35 lbs.
- superior customer service and interpersonal skills
Job Duties
- Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material
- proficient with MS Word and Excel
- able to work with others harmoniously
- high integrity
- superb listening and follow up skills
- must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- must obtain 45 hours of childcare training with DCF within 90 days of employment
- familiar with DCF childcare rules and regulations (willing to provide training in this area)
- ability to effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring that all Administrative Assistant duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner
- rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
- reports to Director and/or School Owner
- answer and direct phone calls
- organize and schedule meetings and tours
- produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- maintain and create new child files
- order office supplies
- provide general support to visitors and information by answering questions and requests on telephone and email and in-person
- handle multiple projects
- ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
- calling for repairs
- maintaining equipment inventories
- maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level
- anticipating needed supplies
- placing and expediting orders for supplies
- verifying receipt of supplies
- maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
- reviewing professional publications
- establishing personal networks
- participating in professional societies
- maintain computer and manual filing systems
- reply to email, telephone or face to face inquiries
- develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
- resolve administrative problems
- receive, sort and distribute deliveries
- greet and assist visitors to the office
- support the teachers by printing and laminating materials as requested
- must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
- superior customer service and interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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