Administrative Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and leave

Disability and life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Alexandria, VA is seeking an in-person Childcare Center Support role. You will greet families, manage licensing and attendance records, and provide center-wide support to ensure a safe, organized environment for children and staff.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with a high school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's degree preferred; knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practices is desired.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice.

Responsibilities

• Greet and proactively communicate via email and phone with prospective and enrolled families.
• Ensure licensing, attendance, and other files are current, confidential, and secure.
• Provide support where needed throughout the center.

Job description

Location Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America, 22314 Category Teachers & Center Support Job Type Full time Req ID JR-143230 Regular Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Greet and proactively communicate via email and phone with prospective and enrolled families
• Ensure licensing, attendance, and other files are current, confidential, and secure
• Provide support where needed throughout the center

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GEDis required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
• If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
• Frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, move, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Supervise and interact daily with children outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions .

This position requires in-person work in the Alexandria, VA area.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.75 – $21.24 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title —you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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