Childcare Administrative Assistant/Scheduler - Atlanta GA

Bright Horizons • Atlanta, GA

231d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Join our Bright Horizons family as an Administrative Assistant with Bright Horizons- Little Apron Academy near Smyrna, GA, where your professional office experience will have a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and staff! Spearhead our communications and marketing systems, embody our company's mission and values, and ensure the safety of young children while fostering positive relationships with families and colleagues. You'll do rewarding work then receive big smiles and enthusiastic goodbye waves from little ones at the end of each day. This is a hospital center, so the candidate must be flexible with their schedule. The center is open until 8pm.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
• Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• Associate or bachelor's degree is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice

Responsibilities

• Greet and proactively communicate via email and phone with prospective and enrolled families
• Ensure licensing, attendance, and other files are current, confidential, and secure
• Provide support where needed throughout the center
• Answer phones professionally and be an excellent greeter to our students and families
• Utilize Excel skills to manage complex scheduling matrices, track staffing patterns, and analyze coverage needs across multiple childcare classrooms
• Demonstrate agility in adapting to shifting priorities, last-minute staffing changes, and evolving operational demands
• Maintain exceptional organizational systems to coordinate schedules for a team of 70+ staff, ensuring compliance with licensing ratios and center-specific requirements
• Engage in difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy to address scheduling conflicts and staffing gaps
• Collaborate with center leadership to align staffing plans with enrollment trends, program needs, and employee availability
• Proactively identify and resolve scheduling challenges to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery across all sites

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED