What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational/Office Assistant position at The Goddard School of Towson, MD?
Office Assistant
The Goddard School of Towson
Overview
An Office Assistant at The Goddard School® is responsible for assisting in the management of the program and daily operations. Additionally, the franchisee or director may delegate certain business tasks to the office assistant.
The office assistant position may or may not be an exempt position under federal and state laws, depending on the level of compensation and the amount of time spent performing non-managerial tasks, among other things.
Educational Qualifications
All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of office assistant must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:
• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool (preferred)
· Experience working in a licensed childcare center or preschool for at least three years
• Infant/Toddler and Pre-School Certifications (Senior Staff in the state of MD)
Responsibilities
The office assistant’s responsibilities include assisting the other directors in implementing the director’s responsibilities & caring for general tasks of the school. The office assistant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Maintain compliance with GSI QA Standards & MSDE/OCC licensing regulations & requirements
• Answer phones and respond to classroom needs
• Maintain a school inventory (e.g., snacks, supplies)
• Review Daily Activity Reports
• Mobile throughout the school
• Develop and maintain customer relations
• Support the development and implementation of franchisee’s community outreach activities (could be after hours)
• Substituting in a classroom as needed
• Daily Operation activities (ie. bathroom breaks & lunches) as needed
Schedule:
Schedule varies daily but will be the same weekly. All schedules include a one hour lunch break as decided by scheduling director. At least one 9am-6pm shift per week.
Salary : $22 - $26