What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Full Time position at Cresthill Academy?
About us
Cresthill Academy is the premiere child care center in New Jersey with programs for infants, toddlers, preschool. We are an organic daycare & preschool with centers in Hoboken, East Hanover, Lyndhurst and Harrison. Our holistic approach to early education and care features a progressive curriculum starting in infancy, music and movement classes, science explorations and more. We are proud to offer an all-organic meal plan for children on table food, freshly prepared by our Cresthill Culinary team.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- An administrative assistant who is passionate about early childhood education.
- Someone who is a strategic thinker, intellectually curious, a creative problem solver and a team player.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide strategic support to the Director, grow enrollment, attract and retain teachers, and build strong community relations.
- Ensure compliance with all state safety, fire, quality programming, educational and staffing regulations as required by NJSDCF licensing and accreditation.
- Ensure your center meets state licensing and safety standards while incorporating all core Cresthill values (Safety, Courtesy, Education, Efficiency).
- Motivate, coach and train teachers to deliver creative programs, service excellence and Cresthill core values.
- Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.
- Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to deeply value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.
- Assist in the classrooms as needed
WHAT YOU BRING
- Some teaching experience preferred
- High school degree (CDA, AA or BA preferred)
- A passion for early childhood education and intellectual curiosity
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong organization and operations mindset
- Strong self-awareness and personal ownership to do the right thing for our schools, staff, children, and families.
- Service minded and dependable, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Deep dedication to learning and growing as an educator
- Humility and Gratitude
- Eager to embrace change and consider new perspectives
- Independent Judgement
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Company PAID employee health insurance!!
- Competitive salary based on prior experience and education!
- Discounted child care!
- 401(k) savings and investment plan!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,680.00 - $48,880.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,680 - $48,880