Administrative Assistant - Childcare Center

FELLOWSHIP OF PURPOSE EARLY CHILDHO; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

Fellowship of Purpose Early Childhood seeks a dependable Administrative Assistant to support daily operations at our childcare center. Serving as the first point of contact for families, you will manage front desk duties, assist with enrollment, and help maintain compliance and communications.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; state licensing and background checks must be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Administrative or childcare experience required.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Must meet state childcare licensing and background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet families and visitors; answer phones and general inquiries.
• Support enrollment and maintain student files and records.
• Ensure enrollment, immunization, health, and CACFP documentation is complete.
• Assist with licensing compliance, emergency drills, and required inspections.
• Maintain menus, schedules, lesson plans, and classroom postings.
• Order office and janitorial supplies.
• Prepare newsletters, announcements, and parent communications.
• Monitor Brightwheel messages and daily reports.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk area.
• Provide backup classroom or kitchen support as needed.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

We are seeking a dependable and organized Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our childcare center. This role is the first point of contact for families and plays a key role in front desk management, compliance support, and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet families and visitors; answer phones and general inquiries
• Support enrollment and maintain student files and records
• Ensure enrollment, immunization, health, and CACFP documentation is complete
• Assist with licensing compliance, emergency drills, and required inspections
• Maintain menus, schedules, lesson plans, and classroom postings
• Order office and janitorial supplies
• Prepare newsletters, announcements, and parent communications
• Monitor Brightwheel messages and daily reports
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk area
• Provide backup classroom or kitchen support as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Administrative or childcare experience required
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Must meet state childcare licensing and background requirements

Why Join Us:

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Opportunity to grow in early childhood administration
• Meaningful work supporting children, families, and educators