Administrative Assistant (AM/PM) 7-12 or 12-6

Kiddie Academy of Collierville•Arlington, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining positive, professional working relationships with staff and parents. The Administrative Assistant plays an active role in planning and participating in academy activities, managing reports and logs, and assisting with daily supervision of staff. This role also involves handling administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, processing paperwork, and managing enrollment inquiries. Additionally, the position may require transporting children on the school bus.

Requirements

Candidate must have child care credentials.
2 years’ experience working in a child care center.
Must be able to work an average of 40 hours per week.
Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds.
MUST HAVE AN F ENDORSEMENT

Nice To Haves

Ability to multitask
Ability to work under pressure
Time management
Flexibility
Able to prioritize tasks

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains positive, professional, working relationships with staff.
Takes an active role in planning and participating in academy activities (staff meetings, training sessions, open houses, and family/school-wide events).
Manages and maintains reports and logs.
Accepts all work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.
Assists in daily supervision of staff; keeps director apprised with staff concerns and situations needing attention.
Completes and submits required paperwork and record-keeping on a timely basis, and maintains an organized, up-to-date manner.
Develops and actively maintains positive communication with parents.
Assists with new hire on-boarding, including offering new staff orientation and training.
Orders paper, office, and classroom supplies.
Monitors all topical ointments and permission slips to ensure they meet state and company requirements.
Organizes permission slips for field trips.
Reviews all children’s daily reports for accuracy, including dietary restrictions and daily pictures.
Passes out supplies and deliveries, keeping a record of what is ordered and what was delivered.
Answers phones and email in a timely manner while offering the most up-to-date information.
Recognizes parent concerns and reports them to the director.
Assists with enrollment inquiries, follow-up, and facility tours in order to increase enrollment.
Transports children on the school bus as needed.
Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.