Administrative Assistant
Castle Rock, CO
Part-Time or Full-Time

We are looking for candidates that are driven to find a career in Early Childhood Education. We are interested in hiring an Administrative Assistant who is friendly, professional, and capable of working on a variety of projects simultaneously. Our ideal Administrative Assistant would be an individual who has prior experience either working in an office environment or in early childhood education and is able to work independently with little or no supervision. For this position, you will primarily be working at the Front Desk, interfacing with parents and scholars during pick-up and drop-off, assisting the Director and staff with administrative and operational duties, providing prospective families with information by phone or email, and organizing all paper and electronic files.

General responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

- Working closely with Director and other administrative staff to facilitate daily operations and activities

- Maintaining confidentiality and helping to foster a community of kindness with faculty and staff

- Assisting with school opening procedures

- Maintaining and managing all classroom student-to-teacher ratios throughout the center

- Responding to requests from staff members on corporate group chat (for supplies, restroom breaks, etc.)

- Organizing lunch break schedules and staff shift schedules

- Organizing and scheduling meetings and appointments

- Managing correspondence (by phone, email, and website) with both current and prospective families

- Assisting Management Team with the collection and organization of student files

- Providing initial onboarding/orientation for new hires and employees; preparing documentation for staff files

- Organizing and scheduling meetings and appointments

- Monitoring and maintaining office supplies as well as facility inventory management

- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with classroom teachers, co-workers, families, and other staff members

- Attending all staff meetings and other work-related functions as required

Desired Competencies:

- Honesty and reliability

- Keen organizational skills

- Effective time management skills

- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously

- Ability to anticipate issues and problem solve appropriately

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Web Apps

- Familiarity with Child Care Management Software (e.g. Brightwheel, ProCare, Tadpoles, etc.)

At STEM Child Care, you can enjoy benefits like:
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits

- Life insurance paid for by the company
- Assistance with paying for continuing education

- 401K with company match
- A fun and fulfilling job opportunity with potential for growth in an expanding company

Please see Colorado 7.702.52 for additional information. Please include your resume. All employees are required to complete a background check as well as a Colorado Bureau of Investigation finger printing.

Company Description:

At STEM Child Care, children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a nurturing environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers. Our program enhances children's emotional, social, intellectual and physical development and provides the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. We provide a welcoming environment where all children can pursue their creative interests. With the support of our early childhood development professionals, STEM Child Care fosters self-confidence, and an enthusiasm for learning that is sure to encourage our children's independence as well as the acquisition of necessary social skills in a fun environment.

We are looking for warm, caring applicants with impactful teaching styles who are capable of providing supportive classroom environments, stimulating activities with educational toys, and captivating learning experiences to ensure that each child reaches critical developmental milestones.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person