What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Lightbridge Academy?
Full Job Description
You can always be counted on to figure it out, step in or step up to the challenge! If you have a positive attitude that inspires those around you, are business minded with a passion for children and education…. join our team
When you join the Lightbridge Academy family, you become part of a team of lifelong learners, who are passionate about children and families… just like you are. You will quickly realize that we are more than just a daycare. We are a place where memories are made. Our teachers get to impact the lives of infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-k children while earning the title of early childhood experts!
- Assist management in ensuring effective operation of center, maintaining licensing, safety, and educational standards in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.
- Answer, assist, and direct all incoming telephone calls to appropriate parties in a professional and courteous manner.
- Receive and direct visitors, vendors and clients to appropriate locations and parties
- Serve as classroom support when needed to ensure that proper ratios are maintained at all times.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, staff members and community contacts, and serve as a point of contact in the absence of the Center Director and/or Assistant Director.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to parents by going above and beyond, including assisting parents during arrival and departure and addressing any other questions and concerns promptly and effectively.
- Participate in implementing the marketing plan and events and tours as needed; assist with the sales process by engaging parents during the classroom tour and following-up post-tour.
- Manage the onboarding of new children and complete administrative paperwork as needed.
- Meet or exceed financial goals and objectives as set in accordance with the company budget.
- Assist in managing the purchase of supplies and equipment for the entire center, in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions.
- Maintain, secure and update important and accurate administrative records for the center as required by the company and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to records on staff and children
- Perform related clerical work such as typing, filing, and sorting mail distribution.
- Participate in required trainings and meetings, and travel to off-site trainings as needed.
- Maintain the standards per the Association of Early Learning Leaders and the company’s operation and education audit. Page 2 of 3
- Assume responsibility for the office in the absence of the Center Director and/or Assistant Director.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum of a CDA
- Minimum of 1 year of child care experience, classroom experience preferred
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Flexible and able to multi-task
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Completion of CPR and First Aid certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Organizational skills: 1 year (Required)
- Classroom experience: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Time management: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18