Daycare and Office Staff Job Description
Job Description
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Auxiliary Manager for daycare and support the business office with filing and other needs. They will maintain a nurturing environment in the daycare, fostering young children's development and well-being. The candidate must enjoy working with children, be responsible, and communicate effectively with parents. Strong time-management, organizational, and communication skills are essential. The candidate should be empathetic, adaptable, and open to feedback, with a collegial personality and responsiveness to direction.
Curtis School is fully committed to a diverse staff and student body. The candidate should possess an abundance of respect and sensitivity around racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and all differences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
• Working collaboratively with the after-school team to maintain a safe after-school program.
• Supervision of students who stay for extension classes/daycare program
• Help conduct 4 pm and 4:30pm student dismissals
• Pass out snacks
• Checking in/Checking out students
• Answering school phone calls after receptionist leaves for the day
• Organize equipment cart and make it available daily for the students
• Help the business office as needed, filing, stocking, etc.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will:
• Have experience working with elementary school-aged children (preferably in a educational setting)
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with both adults and children
• Have a flexible attitude with the ability to multitask
• Must be available to work between the hours of 2:00pm - 5:30pm (and sometimes later than 5:30pm when students have not been picked up)
• Understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education
Salary
The anticipated hourly rate the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $18 to $23, depending on factors such as years of experience.
