Administrative Assistant

Bright Horizons • Wilmington, DE

1d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Administrative Assistant to support communications and marketing systems and help uphold the company’s mission and values. The role involves communicating with prospective and enrolled families, maintaining current and secure records, and providing support throughout an early education/preschool child care center. The employee will work in person in the Wilmington, Delaware area and help ensure children’s safety while fostering positive relationships with families and colleagues.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, pass required state and company background checks, and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.

The role requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. It also involves lifting and carrying children, outdoor supervision in varied weather, participating in a range of physical activities, and responding promptly to unexpected situations or emergencies. Bright Horizons provides reasonable accommodation as required by law.

The hourly pay range is $15.65–$19.35. Actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Be able to frequently lift, move, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, move, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Be able to demonstrate a full range of motion, including lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, and participating in activities.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
• Work in person in the Wilmington, Delaware area.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospective and enrolled families and communicate proactively with them by email and phone.
• Keep licensing, attendance, and other files current, confidential, and secure.
• Provide support where needed throughout the center.
• Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care while providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervise and interact with children outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

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