Administrative Assistant

Primrose School of North Colorado Springs located at 2380 Briar Ridge Pt. Colorado Springs CO 80920 is seeking an Administrative Assistant for our private preschool. This position will ensure adherence to our mission of bringing the best and most trusted early childhood education and childcare services to families. We are seeking an individual who is energetic, organized, a problem solver, and possesses great communication skills. This individual needs to be passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to the success of the next generation. They will need to promote the Primrose School of North Colorado Springs in the community to build awareness, enrollment, and achieve planned profitability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide superior customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of North Colorado Springs and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Assumes responsibility to manage operation of the school Leadership Team's absence.
• Knowledge of and adheres to employment laws and compliance issues related to those laws.
• Assists in keeping school physically well kept, attractive, and safe.
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
• Ability to perform all of the essential functions for each position in the school, including, but not limited to, other leadership team positions, teacher, and food service teacher.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of North Colorado Springs Employee Handbook.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired skills and experience:

• Must meet requirements of local child care regulatory agency and Primrose School of North Colorado Springs.
• At least two years’ work experience in a licensed child care facility, kindergarten or early childhood program preferred.
• Experience in management, business, and/or public relations preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Benefits are available. Higher education and opportunities for advancement are available.
• Rate of pay and education requirements vary by position.

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80920: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20