Early Childhood Administrative Specialist

The Early Learning Center Specialist is responsible for supporting the Early Learning Center with a wide range of administrative duties including classroom support. A minimum of 6 credits in Early Childhood Education is required. The Center Specialist is a utility administrative and center assistant and can be handling a wide variety of duties, from welcoming children and parents daily at the door, to answering incoming phone calls, completing attendance records daily and weekly reporting, filing documents, providing temporary coverage in the classroom, assisting in the kitchen, and more. This person must abide in accordance with State licensing requirements, Federal regulations, and program policies and procedures. This position will organize, support, and facilitate workflow in the Child Development Department and at the sites. NOT A REMOTE POSITION Full time: 40 hours per week On-site Salary: $29.40 - $31.50 hour Region 2 (Req #1614) - This position supports 3 early childhood center locations. Spanish Bilingual Preferred Early Learning Center Administrative Specialist Duties: Welcomes on-site visitors, determines the nature of the business and connects visitors to appropriate staff/individual. Ensures the safety of the facility by screening visitors and directing them to appropriate staff. Monitors the safety, cleanliness, and appearance of the facility; opens and closes the office daily. Maintains/restores meeting rooms before and immediately following meetings, ensuring cleanliness and that adequate office supplies are available. Directs incoming phone calls to the appropriate department/individual. Ensures that incoming and outgoing mail and faxes are sorted and routed correctly. Provides accurate organization and program information to visitors and callers. Takes inventory and orders supplies for the center. Tracks physicals and immunizations and follows up for state/tuition based families. Follows up on community resources and referrals for state/tuition based families. Calls families to follow up on attendance and completes Attendance Request Forms daily for all state/tuition based families. Supports a variety of activities including new family orientation for state/tuition based families, tracking and monitoring of operations requirements. Supports in both kitchen and classroom duties, updating bulletin boards. Coordinates the Family Committee Meetings. Other duties as assigned. Early Learning Center Administrative Specialist Requirements: High school graduate required; some college or related training preferred. 6 units of Early Childhood (ECE) or Child Development and ability to achieve another 6 units of Early Childhood Education within 18 months of hire for the Child Development Assistant Permit. Proficient in Excel and Word. 2 years of experience working as a direct service staff in a community-based organization. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 6 months of experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or young elementary children. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Early Learning Center Administrative Specialist Compensation and Benefits A competitive salary of $29.40 - $31.50 hour . Fully paid employee health, dental and vision. 403b with matching contribution after 1 year of service. (10%) Wellness stipend of $250.00 per month. 14 holidays, 10 days vacation, and paid sick leave. Lots of opportunity for advancement across the organization. Extensive paid training and professional development. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-06