Academy Office Coordinator

Brightside Academy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental/Vision Plan options

FREE Short-Term Disability

9 Paid Holidays

Up to 25 Paid Time Off Days

401(k) Traditional & Roth Plans with 0

FREE Life Insurance coverage

Commuter Benefits

Professional Development EducationalOp

Credentialing Assistance

FREE CDA Certification training

Life & Career Advancement

Job summary

Brightside Academy is seeking an Academy Office Coordinator to manage daily operations at our learning center in Pittsburgh. The role supports the Academy Director, monitors classroom operations, and coordinates administrative tasks to ensure a smooth, engaging environment for children and families.

Applicants should have an AA or higher in business/admin and at least two years of administrative experience; an associate's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years of administrative work experience; or an Associate's degree with one year of admin experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic technology understanding.
• Ability to read/write English and communicate effectively with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the learning center in the absence of the Academy Director.
• Monitor classroom management, attendance, schedules, and routines.
• Assist with educational program focus to provide enriching experiences.
• Coordinate supplies, equipment, and resources with teaching staff.
• Mentor staff and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Support enrollment goals and communication with parents.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Adaptable in fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ECE AND AN AA Degree to be considered

Brightside Academy is a recognized early childhood education provider offering a safe, supportive, and educational environment focused on child development at every stage. We offer state-of-the-art facilities with a nationally recognized curriculum.

With 30+ locations throughout Pittsburgh and Philadelphia PA, Brightside Academy believes that our employees are our best resources for our children and communities. If you have a passion for growth and development, can thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, have worked in a capacity overseeing children for at least two years and are ready to excel in your career, we’d like to speak with you!

• Medical Plan options
• Dental/Vision Plan options
• FREE Short-Term Disability
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25 Paid Time Off Days
• 401(k) Traditional & Roth Plans with Company Match
• FREE Life Insurance coverage
• Additional & affordable Group Term Life Benefits
• Life Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Child Care Discounts
• Team Member Discount Programs
• Travel & Identify Theft Assistance
• Credit Union Partnership
• Employee Engagement events
• Bonus opportunities
• Professional Development Educational Opportunities and Credentialing Assistance
• FREE CDA Certification training
• Various Professional & Personal Continuing Learning Opportunities and Career Advancement
• Support from all levels within the company
• Our continued efforts to making Brightside Academy a Great Place to Work

To learn more go to: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers

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Job Responsibilities for Academy Office Coordinator.

• Assumes responsibility for every daily operations aspect of the learning center in the absence of the Academy Director.
• Monitors daily classroom management in areas of group size, ratio, attendance, start/end time, mealtime, toileting, resting, classroom experience, schedules, and procedures.
• Assists with the educational program focus to provide an enriching experience and outcome.
• Assess individual contribution, curricular planning, programs, and field trips.
• In conjunction with teaching staff, ensures adequate supplies, equipment and resources are available.
• Participates in classroom transition processes.
• May participate in response to intervention (RTI) process.
• Supervises staff development, on-boarding, and mentoring.
• Abiding by and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Earns and maintains consistent customer satisfaction, maximizing enrollment potential and minimizing student withdrawals.
• Follows all required business management practices.
• May act as liaison between teachers and parents to address problems and answer questions.
• Mentors, inspires, and energizes the team; hold accountable to assigned tasks.

Proficienciesfor Academy Office Coordinator.

• Strong organizational skills
• Possess friendly but stern disposition
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
• Possess time management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Intermediate reading, writing and communication skills
• Self-motivating
• Intermediate reasoning skills.

Education/Experiencefor Academy Office Coordinator.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three (2) years of administrative work experience; or
• Associate's degree in Business Administration or a related field with a minimum of one (1) year of administrative work experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced interpersonal/communication skills, creativity with problem solving skills, ability to effectively read/write English and intermediate understanding of technology and MS Office programs.