Pre School Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

An exciting opportunity to join the Executive Team of a progressive YMCA association located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website:  

Somerville YMCA is seeking a part-time Pre-School Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support for our Preschool program. This position will assist with maintaining program records, family communications, supplies and other daily administrative needs.

Schedule: Approximately 4 hours per day

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily administrative and clerical support for the Universal Preschool program.
• Maintain student and program files, attendance records and required documentation.
• Assist with filing, copying, scanning, printing and basic data entry.
• Prepare and distribute forms, notices and other family communications.
• Assist with tracking and collecting required student documentation.
• Organize preschool supplies and program materials.
• Support preparation of records and materials for district, licensing and YMCA needs.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal and other routine preschool operations as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and family information.
• Participate in required YMCA trainings and meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Administrative, clerical, school or childcare experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Must meet YMCA background check and training requirements.