Child Care Administrative Assistant

If you have a positive attitude that inspires those around you and are business-minded with a passion for children and education… join us!

As the Administrative Assistant, you will:

· 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.
• Assume responsibility for the office in the absence of the Center Director and/or Assistant Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why work for Lightbridge Academy?

When you join the Lightbridge Academy family, you become part of a team of lifelong learners passionate about children and families… just like you are. As a leader and Assistant Director, you play a key role in the lives of staff, parents, and children by inspiring your team to achieve excellence, forming meaningful relationships, advocating for the education and wellbeing of children, and leading a high-quality childcare center.

Lightbridge Academy is more than just a daycare. Our teachers get to inspire infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners through our early childhood education curriculum. Our teachers are energetic people with a passion for education and a love for children. Our administrative staff creates a fun learning environment for children and staff. Everyone embodies Lightbridge Academy’s Core Values and strives to support our Circle of Care.

If this describes you, apply now!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Application Question(s):

• Do you have all the necessary Pennsylvania Childcare Clearances?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000