Office Support - Nonprofit Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

About the School
Un Mundo de Amigos Preschool serves over 100 children annually and provides high quality early childhood education to children living in traditionally underserved communities. Following the guidelines of the Reggio Emilia approach, we provide a safe learning environment for all children to reach their potential. Un Mundo de Amigos is committed to providing a world-class preschool education to children living in underserved areas within the City of Long Beach.

Position Summary
We are hiring a full-time, organized and adaptable Office Support position to join our school and help support daily operations. The Office Support position provides assistance across multiple areas of the preschool, including office, kitchen and classroom support. This role is ideal for someone who finds satisfaction in the details that keep daily operations flowing smoothly.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for the following benefits:

• 100% employer paid medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• No cost tuition for employees’ children
• Education reimbursement

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls, direct inquiries, and take messages.
• Manage gate access in a friendly and professional manner.
• Copy, scan, and file to support administrative staff and maintain organized records.
• Assist with dishwashing to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Assist with washing and drying linens.
• Help maintain overall kitchen cleanliness and restock supplies as needed.
• Provide break coverage by supervising children and supporting classroom activities during teacher absences.
• Support lead teachers by helping with light classroom tasks such as setting up materials or tidying the space.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience required.
• At least 1 year of administrative experience required.
• Commitment to the mission of high-quality, inclusive early childhood education.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to assist wherever needed across all areas of the preschool.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse populations and communities.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work collaboratively and handle confidential information appropriately.
• At least 1 year of experience in an educational setting preferred.
• ECE credits preferred.

How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in the Office Support position opportunity available with Un Mundo de Amigos Preschool! Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We are not able to accept direct inquiries (i.e. phone calls, emails) about this position.