Administrative assistant

Are you an organized, adaptable, and proactive professional with a passion for early childhood education? A thriving, well-established early childhood learning center in Washington, D.C., is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Center Operations Specialist to join their team. In this newly created role, you will work side-by-side with the Center Director to streamline administrative operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and support a vibrant community of students, families, and staff.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, possess organizational skills, and bring a warm yet professional demeanor to work every day, we want to hear from you! Position offers competitive pay, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, family-oriented environment. Apply today to help us nurture the next generation!

salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist the Director with daily operations, including managing billing, running payroll, correcting timesheets, tracking attendance, and handling enrollment records.
• Compliance & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate child, staff, and center documentation in strict accordance with OSSE and Educare requirements; monitor classroom compliance and safety logs.
• Communication & Coordination: Serve as a welcoming, professional point of contact for parents, teachers, and vendors; coordinate family tours, enrollment inquiries, and center events.
• Staff & Onboarding Support: Assist with new hire onboarding, maintain staff training documentation, and coordinate schedules for teachers and maintenance/cleaning staff.
• Proactive Office Oversight: Prepare OSSE/meal count reports, manage ongoing paperwork processes, and step in to oversee center operations in the Director's absence to ensure smooth daily flow.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Written Communication
• Administrative Duties
• Conflict Resolution
• Multi-tasking
• Systems Support
• Account Reconciliation
• Bookkeeping
• HRIS
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Organization
• Prioritizing
• Working Independently

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.