Administrative Assistant

Bright Horizons • Baltimore, MD

4d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support communications and marketing systems and help uphold the company’s mission and values. The position involves building positive relationships with families and colleagues, maintaining records, and supporting the center while helping ensure the safety of children. Work is in person at an early education/preschool child care center in the Baltimore, Maryland area.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Frequently lift, move, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally handle weights over 40 pounds.
• Supervise and interact with children outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions.
• Have the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate fully in activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospective and enrolled families and communicate with them proactively by email and phone.
• Keep licensing, attendance, and other files current, confidential, and secure.
• Provide support where needed throughout the center.
• Help ensure children’s safety and foster positive relationships with families and colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools.
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED