Job description

Building Blocks Learning Academy I is a child care center serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We believe in creating enriching classrooms that provide each of our children with a loving, dynamic, supportive experience. We strive to develop and maintain a learning environment that provides the highest possible quality of childcare by supporting children, parents, and staff. We make every effort to provide a superior childcare experience by instilling an atmosphere of harmony, respect, patience, honesty, trust and friendship. Our goals are to maintain a safe environment at all times, nurture, engage and enlighten families and staff, and to support and respect each child, family, staff member and our surrounding community.

BASIC FUNCTIONS: This position assists the Executive Director and Center Director with day-to-day administrative duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• Provide front desk customer service
• Ensures files are complete and maintained
• Data Entry & record keeping are very important
• Operate Office equipment (i.e. copier, scanner, computer, fax, calculator
• Manage Multi-line phone system
• Order & Maintain office supply inventory
• Engages with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs
• Keeps the management informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
• Assists and accepts responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings as requested
• Comfort and support pre-schoolers through one-on-one moments of basic care needs, play, and communication
• Enjoy collaborating with a talented team of early childhood professionals
• Candidate must keep excellent record keeping and have good organization and tracking of daily follow-ups and lists. Track daily attendance of children

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

• Associates Degree, preferred
• Certificate in Food Safety and Sanitation, CPR and First Aide desirable

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years in a fast-paced office environment
• ***MUST have experience with CCAP & Head Start***

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to relate to the child on their physical level; this includes walking, standing, stooping, running, sitting (on the floor, desk or chair), climbing, crawling, kneeling, pulling, lifting, carrying, and crouching
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Required knowledge of Microsoft office (Access, Word, Excel PowerPoint and Publisher)
• Required knowledge of Quick Books
• Strong computer skills
• Strong background in office environment
• Detailed oriented and very organized
• Relentlessly enthusiastic
• Some accounting experience a plus
• Physical examinations
• Must provide medical evaluation forms every two years, initial with a current TB test.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Salary is based on education, experience, and role
• A comprehensive benefits package is available to full time employees
• We also offer generous time off and holiday schedules

ABOUT BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY

Our Philosophy
Building Blocks Learning Academy II’s mission is to develop and foster the potential in every child through an enriched, nurturing and safe early learning environment. We create a partnership with families and our communities to develop confident children who are caring, capable and enthusiastic about the world around them. At Building Blocks, we believe in learning through play. We augment each day with our personalized curriculum which includes pre-literacy and reading, artistic expression, music, movement, science and exploration, and language.

When you join Building Bocks Learning Academy, you'll become part of a culture that values unique differences and celebrates the diversity of our children, families, and employees while encouraging our team members reach their full potential.

Building Blocks Learning Academy is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 2 years (Preferred)
• CCAP: 2 years (Preferred)
• Headstart: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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