JOB OVERVIEW:
The Administrative Assistant is, generally, a part-time or full-time position reporting to and evaluated by the Executive Director and works closely with the teaching team and staff. This is an at-will position as Small Friends. Through the hands-on leadership of our school the love and dedication of our teachers, and our purposefully designed classroom environments, we provide opportunities for children to explore, imagine, and foster a lifelong love of learning. In addition, we build strong ties with parents and communities to share our passion for education and meet children's ever-changing needs. 

Our children love coming to school. In a flexible yet predictable schedule, they develop cognitive skills through math, science, social studies, and literacy, they fine-tune social skills through dramatic play and group interactions, and they grow as individuals through physical activities and exploration. 

We intentionally staff our schools with individuals who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration, cherish open communication, and create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting leaders and staff members every step of the way. 

This is a rewarding role that requires exceptional leadership, teaching, organizational, and communication skills. Drawing on your successful experience and high standards, you will create and maintain a loving and nurturing learning environment for children included but not limited to overseeing MA EEC requirements, scheduling, and administrative duties.
 
REPORTS TO:        Executive Director
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom setting, office, outdoor playground, basement storage area, and special event locations.
Job involves working:

• around small children
• with teams of co-workers
• under variable noise levels
• indoors/outdoors

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate’s degree in early education or in a related field preferred
2. Teacher Certification by the Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care, or willing to obtain.
3. Fluency in English both verbally and written.
4. Ability to handle various tasks and projects simultaneously
5. Must have excellent communication, supervisory and conflict management skills
6. Verification of BRC, CORI, and fingerprinting.
7. Is at least 18 years old.
8. Must be First Aid/CPR and AED certified or willing to obtain certification.
9. Ability to:

• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Prioritize and organize.
• Make decisions to ensure safety and wellbeing of children.
• Provide accurate and reliable accounts of daily activities. 
• Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and leadership.
• Follow directions thoroughly.
• Work cohesively with co-workers, volunteers, and as part of a team.
• Relate to children and families.
• Complete other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

1. Assist with re-licensure visits and preparation.

1. Maintain safety and well-being of all children. 
2. Assist with staff scheduling, supervision, training and orientation of staff
3. Communicate with families on a regular basis and encourage parent participation on PTN and child care center activities
4. Help with the general housekeeping tasks. 
5. Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to Small Friends. 
6. Treat all children with kindness and respect. 
7. Attend all staff meetings, training programs and conferences. 
8. Supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, physical development of children. 
9. Help to maintain a neat and organized school. 
10. Attend Small Friends functions. 
11. Implement all MA EEC rules and regulations.
12. Report to Executive Director any concern which may occur with the children and/or staff. 
13. Observe, record, and report on the behavior of individual classroom children. 
14. Assist with the operations of the center while the Executive Director is not present
15. Be thoroughly familiar with center policies and procedures to include and are not limited to emergencies, ill children, medications, accidents and field trips

1. Assist and maintain safety records for the center per regulations