Education Coordinator, Childcare Center

The Education Coordinator/Administrative Assistant is an individual who provides various kinds of administrative support to the Director and Assistant Director. These duties may include, but are not limited to, the followings tasks:

· Follows and exemplifies the Lightbridge Academy Circle of Care philosophy and Core Values.

· Is in good physical, mental and emotional health to perform all job duties satisfactorily, including engaging in physical activity, lifting children, etc.

· Can read, write and communicate using proper English grammar

· Conveys a positive attitude at all times while working with Director, Assistant Director, staff members, parents and children

· Works cooperatively with Director, Assistant Director, staff members, and parents

· Recognizes that gossip is inappropriate and threatens the success of the team. Avoids such conversations that lead to this.

· Reports to work on time, dresses appropriately in business casual and does not take excessive days off.

· Is flexible and willing to help other team members in unusual circumstances.

· Fills in as a substitute in classrooms that are understaffed to ensure that proper ratios are maintained at all times.

· Assumes responsibility for the office in the absence of the Director and/or Assistant Director.

· Understands the Seedlings curriculum and how it should be implemented in each age group.

· Understands the different age groups that are offered and the age and developmentally appropriate activities that correspond to each.

· Understands, abides by and carries out all company policies as stated in the Employee and Parent handbooks.

· Keeps all company information confidential including curriculum, policies, children’s evaluations, parent information and staff information.

· Expected to attend staff meetings and workshops.

· Must complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development training through staff meetings and workshops

· Understands, abides by and carries out all Licensing procedures including State, Fire Department, Health Department, LFC, etc.

· Open/close the office.

· Cordially answer incoming phone calls.

· Issue new families security codes to gain access into the building

· Manage inventory of snacks, supplies and marketing materials including tour booklets, coloring books, hand sanitizers, etc.

· Order and receive food and supply deliveries

· Schedule meetings, interviews, tours

· Conducts tours to prospective families

· Send outgoing mail and receive incoming mail

· Send faxes

· Manage, organize and maintain paper and electronic files including children’s and immunization records.

· Acts as a liaison between staff and Director/Assistant Director

· Maintains on hand Staff New Hire Packets, Child Registration Packets, Family Welcome Packets, and Mentor Training Packets.

· Creates and emails monthly newsletters to parents keeping them informed of the upcoming month’s activities.

· Update and maintain the Lead Database using the FranConnect system.

· Follows up with tours through post cards, emails, phone calls, etc.

· Creating and updating breakfast and lunch menus

· Filing paperwork

· Keep office binders up to date (Illness, Accident/Incident, I9’s, Training, etc)

· Maintains ratio within all classrooms throughout the day

· Helps maintain payroll by ensuring that there are no extra staff members in classrooms

· Holds a key to the building in case of emergency

· Helps run errands

· Inquires with the Director if any part of the job description, Employee or Parent Handbook, etc. is not understood.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location