Coordinator, Nursery School Operations

Coordinator, Nursery School Operations

The Coordinator, Nursery School Operations is responsible for a broad range of activities to support the Director of Curriculum and Education Operations and ensure the school's front office runs smoothly and is a welcoming environment for students, families, faculty, and staff at all times.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Manage all aspects of the front office of the Nursery School. Acting as the first point of contact for the school, welcoming visitors, responding to all inquiries in a helpful and professional manner and ensuring that appropriate responses are managed in a timely fashion.
• Support the Director of Admissions and the Executive Director of the Nursery School; oversee the school admissions process, participate in informational sessions, school tours and other related tasks.
• Work with the Director of Curriculum and Education Operations, managing the digital files of all students and families including maintaining and updating confidential medical and financial information relating to health forms, billing, and educational requirements.
• Manage classroom budgets, including but not limited to, the ordering of supplies and tracking, reconciling, and settling invoices in the digital accounts payable system.
• Serve as the primary point of contact interdepartmentally.
• Liaison between parents and school regarding all aspects of school life; drafting and proofreading correspondence as well as receiving and disseminating information between students, families, faculty, and staff as required.
• Create and plan department events with school administrators ensuring complete planning, organization, and execution.
• Complete other departmental duties and tasks as assigned.

Experience, Education, & Skills Desired

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with experience in Early Childhood Education a plus.
• 3+ years' administrative experience, preferably in a school or other educational environment.
• Ability to interact positively with discretion and diplomacy with all stakeholders and to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Zoom and Brightwheel. Working knowledge of media equipment, ie: projectors, scanners, copiers, printers, etc.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and execute responsibilities while managing conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• An interest in early childhood education and a commitment to the mission and goals of 92NY and the Nursery School.

Work Environment & Requirements

40 hours per week, Monday Friday, 8:00 5:00 p.m. which includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

This position follows the school calendar, concluding by July 1st and resuming mid-August when the admin team returns to prepare for the upcoming school year.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.

Due to a high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Compensation Range

$45,000 - $50,000

The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.