Chicago, Illinois
Administrative Assistant/Enrollment Coordinator - GCKC Job Opening in Chicago, Illinois - Grand Crossing Kid Care 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
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.
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 GRAND CROSSING KID CARE
Our Philosophy
Grand Crossing Kid Care?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 Grand Crossing, 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 Grand Crossing Kid Care, 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. Grand Crossing Kid Care 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
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
multi-tasking: 2 years
Head Start: 2 years
Administrative: 2 years
CCAP: 2 years
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