Administrative Assistant

Join our Bright Horizons family as an Administrative Assistant, where your professional office experience will have a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and staff. You’ll do rewarding work and receive big smiles and enthusiastic goodbye waves from little ones at the end of each day.

About the role

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. This position requires in-person work in an early education/preschool child care center in the Wilmington, DE area.

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
• Supervise and interact daily with children outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, move, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice
• Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.65 - $19.35 per hour. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family