Center Assistant

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discount

Referral program

Job summary

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC in Indianapolis is seeking a Center Assistant to support daily operations at their Head Start preschool center. The role involves providing clerical support, ensuring safety, and facilitating a nurturing environment for children.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, experience working with children, and a collaborative spirit. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the Center Director.
• Assist Family Advocates with data entry and parent communications.
• Ensure full supervision and safety of children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Organization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cafe HS - Indianapolis, IN 46226

The Center Assistant supports the Center Director and Assistant Center Director in the daily operations of a Head Start and/or Early Head Start preschool center. This role includes administrative support, classroom coverage, and general center operations to ensure a safe, organized, and nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the Center Director.
• Compose or transcribe correspondence, bulletins, and memorandums.
• Collect and review enrollment forms; submit to Intake Workers daily.
• Answer phones, take messages, and transfer calls courteously.
• Sort and distribute mail; maintain visitor and delivery logs.
• Compile and submit in‑kind and volunteer forms monthly.
• Enter daily attendance into ChildPlus; generate monthly reports.
• Assist Family Advocates with data entry and parent communications.
• Greet and direct visitors professionally.
• Maintain inventory logs and submit requisitions.
• Serve as designee in the absence of Center Director/Assistant Director.
• Foster emotional support and a positive classroom climate.
• Support classroom staff with arrangement and materials.
• Ensure full supervision and safety of children.
• Serve meals and snacks appropriately.
• Support curriculum implementation and classroom routines.
• Engage children intentionally to support differentiated learning.
• Participate in classroom activities and child engagement.
• Provide backup classroom coverage as needed.

Why Choose FDS?

At FDS, we believe in creating environments that enhance children's development and support families in meeting their self-identified goals. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

8-hour shift: Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom setting required.
• Head Start classroom experience preferred.