Administrative Assistant in a Child Care Center

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

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 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

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

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

Supervise and interact daily with children outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions

Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities

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

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

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $17.16- 23.17 per hour.

Location

This position requires in-person work in the NYC, NY area.

Contact Information

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com.