Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for a wide range of tasks that are essential to the smooth running of the Child Care Center. Administrative Assistants perform various routines including bookkeeping, clerical work, family communication, staff training and opening and closing the school. They will split time between administrative duties and assisting teachers and children in the classrooms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be Accountable! Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Be Responsible! Manage staff schedule and time off requests. Check child attendance and classroom ratios. Stay up to date on company offerings and ensure the school operates with the most up to date curriculum/program expectations.
• Be Organized! Create and maintain all children and staff files.
• Be Diligent! Receive, process, and follow up on monthly enrollments for billing. Run reports and maintain staff and children files.
• Be Positive! Promote the positive image of the company and play a key role in making the company a provider of choice for the communities we serve. Greet new and existing families, prepare welcome packets, and assist with tours.
• Be Team-oriented! Assist with the hiring process for new staff, including applicant follow-up, preparing materials for incoming staff and welcoming and mentoring new hires.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent, CDA or Associate degree preferred
• Level 3 Colorado Shines Required
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting procedures and the preparation and maintenance of records is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• $23-$24
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
• All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act. Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked.
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis