Administrative Specialist- Millburg
About The Position
Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool with locations throughout Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties and currently has an opening for an Administrative Specialist, serving classrooms with children ages 0-5. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive. Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Three years’ related experience
- Experience in an early education setting
- Experience managing staff schedules
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Must be 18 years of age
- Possess a valid driver’s license and their own reliable transportation
- Complete a physical examination
- Complete a comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check
- Complete a pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP).
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day operations of a large early childhood center including four preschool classrooms and four infant-toddler classrooms, under the direction of the Preschool Director.
- Monitoring staff attendance and call-offs.
- Managing the daily schedule.
- Providing administrative support for center staff.
- Providing direction to classroom support staff.
- Assisting the Preschool Director in maintaining necessary licensing paperwork.
- Occasionally working in classrooms to maintain appropriate supervision ratios.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Assistance in furthering your education
- Paid time off
- Earned sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays and breaks
- Paid weather days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
