What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant - Child Care Center position at Hilltop Nursery School?
Company Overview
Hilltop Nursery School has been a trusted provider of early childhood education since 1973. Our mission is to create safe, nurturing environments where children can discover the joy of learning and develop essential social skills. With a focus on holistic growth, our degreed teachers guide children through age-appropriate curricula that meet or exceed New Jersey's educational standards.
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated office assistant to assist our administration team at Hilltop Nursery School in Toms River, NJ.
Job Summary
We are seeking a friendly, reliable, organized, and flexible office assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support to the Directors, Staff, and Students of our center.
Duties will Include
- Maintaining a positive “community” relationship between children, families and staff.
- Obtain a knowledge and understanding of New Jersey Licensing Manual of Requirements to help support positive, healthy, and lawful care for all children in attendance
- Obtain an understanding of the Staff and Parent handbooks and follow all policies/procedures within the handbook
-Assisting children and families throughout the day with their needs and questions
- Support staff with general operational tasks
- Handle incoming calls and correspondence
-Reviewing student files for document compliance
- Manage office supplies inventory
- Performing facility safety checklists
- Providing facility tours to potential clients and answering questions about the day-to-day operations and classroom procedures.
- Filing
-Manage office supplies inventory
- Perform basic proofreading tasks
- Complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education/job related training annually
- Maintain the confidentiality of the students, families, staff, and records as required by law
- In the absence of an administrator, be responsible for arranging staff to ensure ratios are being met at all times and dismissing staff when no longer needed.
-In the absence of an administrator, be in the main office to answer the phone, help customers, and monitor the classrooms via the security cameras. (The office should not be left unattended unless there is an urgent need to assist in a classroom or on the playground.)
- Any additional duties which may be assigned by the Administration/Owner/Sponsor
Experience
- Previous experience working in a child care center, preschool, school is a plus
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
-Willingness to complete trainings in safety, child development, and licensing regulations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Toms River, NJ 08757 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
