Administrative Assistant

  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:  Administrative Assistant 

 

Goal:  To operate the school in accordance with Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands' policies and procedures and state licensing standards.  Provide a safe, educational, and nurturing environment for children, parents, and staff.  Promote Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands in the community to build awareness, enrollment, and achieve planned profitability. We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Preschool Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to take on various tasks that contribute to the smooth operation of our preschool.

Key Responsibilities:

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about education, organization, and making a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply for the Preschool Administrative Assistant position.

Qualifications:

·         Must meet requirements of local child care regulatory agency and Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands.

·         A degree in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, or related field, and/or at least two years' work experience in a licensed childcare facility, kindergarten or early childhood program preferred.

·         Experience in management, business, and/or public relations preferred.

·         Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
.         Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (for bus driving).
.         CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).S
.         Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
.         Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
.         Ability to work well in a team and take initiative.
.         Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and other office software; experience with Procare is a plus.

Skillsets:
·         Extensive knowledge of state licensing regulations

·         Strong leadership skills

·         Competent and confident

·         Excellent verbal and written and Communication skills

·         High integrity

·         Good listening and follow-up skills 

·         High coping capabilities

·         Ability to provide constructive feedback and advice

·         Able to work with others harmoniously 

·         Solution and detail-oriented

·         Strong organizational skills

·         Ability to use a desktop computer and an electronic tablet

·         Ability to learn computer software

·         Coachable

Responsibilities:

·         Understands, promotes, and models Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands vision and mission.

·         Provide superior customer service to all external and internal customers. 

·         Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.

·         Assumes responsibility to manage operation of the school in the Directors absence.  

·         Assists the Director and Assistant Director with the necessary management responsibilities to ensure maximum enrollment and effective cost control to produce profit.

·         Knowledge of, and adheres to, employment laws and compliance issues related to those laws. 

·         Assists in keeping school physically well kept, attractive, and safe.

·         Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior

·         Ability to perform all of the essential functions for each position in the School, including, but not limited to, other leadership team positions, teacher, food service teacher, and bus driver.  

·            Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.

·            Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of Ashburn at Broadlands Employee Handbook

·            Assists in other capacities that Director/Assistant Directo, or designee, determines is necessary.

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