Administrative Assistant

Bright Horizons • Bentonville, AR

8d • $13 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support an early education and preschool child care center. The role uses professional office experience to support children, families, and staff; manage communications and marketing systems; uphold the company’s mission and values; and help ensure children’s safety while fostering positive relationships with families and colleagues.

The Administrative Assistant greets prospective and enrolled families, communicates with them by email and phone, maintains current and confidential licensing, attendance, and other files, and provides support throughout the center as needed. The position is in person in the Bentonville, Arkansas area. The employee works in a child care center and may provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations.

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.
• Meet the role’s physical requirements, including lifting and moving children, outdoor supervision in varied weather, and responding appropriately to emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospective and enrolled families and proactively communicate with them by email and phone.
• Keep licensing, attendance, and other files current, confidential, and secure.
• Provide support throughout the center where needed.
• Help ensure the safety of young children and foster positive relationships with families and colleagues.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

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