Daycare Office Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Provides clerical support and assistance to Director and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates a variety of clerical responsibilities such as filing, copying, answering phones, accessing or entering information in database, providing information, labeling, preparing and distributing mail.
• Attends the workplace regularly as per the defined work schedule and reports to work punctually.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with CPH standards, policies and guidelines.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by CPH.
• Supports the values and mission and vision of CPH.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be asked to assist teachers as needed in a classroom environment.
• May be asked to transport children.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A strong commitment to the mission of CPH.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate and professional behavior at all times.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a diverse, multi-cultural community environment.
• Demonstrated experience in providing quality customer service.
• Demonstrated experience concentrating on detailed tasks during numerous interruptions.
• Capacity to listen and respond to individual’s questions and concerns.
• Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, and generate reports

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• One (1) year of successful office experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual in English-Spanish.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSURES

• Unrestricted diver license.
• Must have a Public Health Food Handler Certification or become certified within one month of hire.
• Must have Pediatric CPR Certification or become certified within six (6) months of hire.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Multitasking: 1 year (Required)
• Clerical: 1 year (Required)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person