What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Assistant position at FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC?
The Center Assistant supports the Center Director and Assistant Center Director in the daily operations of a Head Start and/or Early Head Start preschool center. This role includes administrative support, classroom coverage, and general center operations to ensure a safe, organized, and nurturing learning environment.
- Provide clerical support to the Center Director.
- Compose or transcribe correspondence, bulletins, and memorandums.
- Collect and review enrollment forms; submit to Intake Workers daily.
- Answer phones, take messages, and transfer calls courteously.
- Sort and distribute mail; maintain visitor and delivery logs.
- Compile and submit in-kind and volunteer forms monthly.
- Enter daily attendance into ChildPlus; generate monthly reports.
- Assist Family Advocates with data entry and parent communications.
- Greet and direct visitors professionally.
- Maintain inventory logs and submit requisitions.
- Serve as designee in the absence of Center Director/Assistant Director.
- Foster emotional support and a positive classroom climate.
- Support classroom staff with arrangement and materials.
- Ensure full supervision and safety of children.
- Serve meals and snacks appropriately.
- Support curriculum implementation and classroom routines.
- Engage children intentionally to support differentiated learning.
- Participate in classroom activities and child engagement.
- Provide backup classroom coverage as needed.
Why Choose FDS?
At FDS, we believe in creating environments that enhance children's development and support families in meeting their self-identified goals. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift: Monday to Friday
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
- Previous experience working with children in a classroom setting required.
- Head Start classroom experience preferred.