Overview:

Assistance League of Los Angeles operates the Preschool Learning Center, a small, nurturing, nationally accredited Preschool with approximately 50 students. The Preschool serves children from low-income families, ages 3 - 5, free of charge.

Overview of Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Preschool Director, the Part-Time Preschool Receptionist/Teacher Assistant will provide receptionist and clerical services for the preschool office, classroom/playground backup as needed, and will perform other job-related tasks as requested by the Preschool Director or Assistant Preschool Director.

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

· Answer phones, greet visitors, and assist parents and visitors 

· Assist teachers in classroom and playground as needed

· Perform general office duties

· Manage student sign-in/sign-out sheets 

· Work independently, often with frequent interruptions 

· Interact and develop relationships with staff, students, parents, and community partners 

· Perform other duties as assigned 

Education and Experience: 

· Requires a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education course units and continuing professional development

· Requires minimum six months of classroom experience

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

· General office skills including but not limited to emailing, scanning, photocopying, etc.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Qualifications: 

· Must have or be actively pursuing Associate Teacher's permit

· Will be required to pass fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Index 

· Requires health clearance, updated immunization records, proof of TB test and CPR/First Aid certification

· Classroom experience with 3 - 5-year-olds is preferred

· Bilingual (English and second language, preferably Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing skills strongly preferred

· Ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures

· Experience providing clerical support with strong time management and organizational skills

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize 

Pay and Hours: 

· Pay: $20.00 per hour

· Eight (8) hours daily: 8AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday

· NAEYC-Accredited Preschool is a year-round school 

To Apply: Send cover letter/resume to: hr@assistanceleaguela.org 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person