Center Assistant

The Center Operations Assistant supports the daily operations of the Head Start center by providing clerical assistance, customer service, and classroom support. This role serves as a key resource to the Center Director helping maintain efficient center operations while ensuring adequate classroom coverage to meet child-to-staff ratio requirements. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, families, and staff in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting high-quality early childhood education services.Administrative and Customer Service SupportServe as a backup to the Center Secretary by greeting visitors, answering telephones, directing inquiries, and taking or relaying messages.Perform general clerical duties including filing, copying, faxing, scanning, sorting mail, and maintaining records.Assist with meeting coordination, documentation, report preparation, inventory monitoring, and special projects.Provide excellent customer service to families, visitors, and staff.Relay messages and information to center staff and other agency locations as directed.Classroom and Child SupportProvide classroom coverage during staff breaks, absences, and other staffing needs to maintain required child-to-staff ratios.Participate in classroom activities, including reading, games, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.Assist children with eating, toileting, resting, and other daily care routines.Support meal and snack service and supervise rest periods.Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children.Facility and Safety SupportAssist with cleaning classrooms, materials, and equipment as needed.Report safety concerns, maintenance issues, or hazardous conditions to the Center Director promptly.Follow all Head Start, licensing, and agency health and safety procedures.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED.Experience in an administrative, clerical, or office support position.Experience working with children ages 3-5 years.Ability to type at least 35 words per minute.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and internet-based applications.Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.Preferred QualificationsChild Development Associate (CDA) credential.Head Start or early childhood education experience.Experience working in a childcare, preschool, or educational setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr