What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Administrative Assistant position at Westfield Day Care Center?
Please apply ONLY if you feel you meet our required qualifications and schedule needs!
Westfield Day Care Center (WDCC) is a premier private child care located in the heart of downtown Westfield, NJ! With over 50 years of service, we pride ourselves on providing a quality child care program with affordable rates to not only the families of Westfield, but our neighboring towns as well.
WDCC is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Administrative Assistant to join our team. As an administrative assistant, you will play an important role within our school and community. The Administrative Assistant will help with the overall organization and day-to-day operations of the school.
Experience in a childcare center or educational environment is REQUIRED!
We are looking for a candidate who is willing and able to work Full-Time from 10am-6pm at least two to three nights per week and either 8:30am-4:30pm or 7am-3pm for the additional days within the week. The candidate must be able to stay after 6pm if a student is being picked-up late!
Our ideal candidate will be hard-working, professional, and responsible! They must be able to multi-task and work diligently in a fast paced preschool. The candidate must have a high attention to detail and be able to manage the schedules and changes in classrooms for over 30 teaching members within the team. In addition, the Administrative Assistant must be willing to (1) cover in any classroom if needed (2) receive call outs from teachers via phone, text, and/or email and arrange for coverage accordingly.
Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):
* Flexible and adaptable
* Strong organizational skills and time management skills
* A self-starter who does not need day-to-day supervision within their job tasks - Does not need to be managed by anyone else and knows their position
*Able to utilize; Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Docs, ProCare Solutions, etc. without assistance
*Provide consistent support to the classroom teachers and school management
*Work as a team and build a good co-worker repour
*Work closely with students and families to ensure a high quality preschool environment
* Establish positive family relationships
* Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
* Follow all WDCC policies and procedures
* Maintain yearly training hours based on the requirements for state licensing
*Maintain school waiting list and ensure daily checks of our communication for enrollment is tracked
*Track and manage all school supply orders
*Track and manage our state funded school meal program
*Understand requirement for state licensing, NAEYC, and GrowNJkids
Qualifications:
* Associate's Degree in education or CDA is REQUIRED!
* Minimum of 3 years working in a fully state licensed child care center
* Have or be willing to obtain First Aide and CPR Certification
* Knowledge of HighScope Curriculum, NAEYC, and GrowNJkids is preferred
* Must be professional and reliable and understand the importance of consistency in a child care center
* Have knowledge of NJ state licensing guidelines
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare Management: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24