ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to):

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

• Maintains excellent punctuality and attendance.

• Uses sound judgment to respond appropriately to internal and external contact.
• Greets visitors and provides tours of the center.
• Serves as liaison between the center manger and center staff, general public and outside representatives.
• Accurately and clearly convey directives, assignments, and instructions and other information from the Center Manager to the center staff as directed.
• Assists center management with scheduling substitute teaching staff.
• Prepares routine correspondences.
• Assist in set up for meetings and conferences.
• Efficiently operates phone system, copier, computer and fax (all office equipment).

• Prepares center newsletter.
• Proofreads and edits reports and other documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Procures and maintains necessary supplies, equipment and/or service

• Records and prepares meeting minutes
• Maintains accurate organized and accessible center files for staff, children and appropriate documents for licensing, accreditation, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality

• Assists in ensuring proper staff and classroom ratios throughout the day

• Participates in all mandatory Easter Seals trainings to include pre-service, in-service and other educational programs and trainings
• Completes the minimum number of training hours required by DHR, OSR, Georgia Pre-K and Head Start

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of professional, administrative experience required or An Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of administrative experience;