Overview

A franchised childcare center in Katy is looking for an Afternoon/Evening Front Desk Associate. The ideal candidate will possess 2 or more years’ experience in a childcare setting, exceptional organization, time-management, and leadership skills. The candidate must enjoy working with children and communicating with families.

Full-time and Part-time positions available.

START DATE: As soon as possible

JOB SUMMARY:

Attend to the front desk in the afternoons. Assists and supports Directors in all aspects of management of the academy, including day-to-day operations of the academy, marketing, customer relations, quality control and physical facility.

Assist the cook in ensuring that the nutrition program is satisfactorily implemented.

Work with teachers to ensure that students' needs are met.

Drive school age students to/from school.

Address parent concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in the management of the center to ensure effective and cost-conscious operation. Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, as well as all of the franchisor's standard operating procedures.

Assists in completing and submitting required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis, and maintaining in an organized, up-to-date manner.

Takes an active role in planning and participating in center activities (staff meetings, training sessions, open houses).

Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.

Develops and maintains positive, professional working relationships with academy staff.

Keeps director apprised of staff concerns and situations needing attention; provides performance appraisal input to director.

Assists with enrollment inquiries, follow-up and academy tours to increase enrollment. Develops a strong working knowledge of the franchisor's Philosophy, Mission, Core Values, and programs to communicate same to current clients, prospective customers or other community entities.

Develops and actively maintains positive communication with parents.

Assists in recognizing parental concerns, evaluation of the course of action and responding professionally to parents’ needs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to work until 6:30pm.

The Ideal Candidate must have an Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education and 2 years’ experience working in a childcare center. Candidates must meet state minimum requirements for education and experience. Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.

Equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare Center Administrative: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person