Center Operations Coordinator - Childcare & Family Services

Family Development Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Center Operations Assistant to support daily operations of our Head Start center. You will handle clerical tasks, greet families, assist with classroom coverage, and help maintain safe, nurturing environments for 3- to 5-year-olds.

The role requires strong organizational and customer-service skills, proficiency with Word and Outlook, and the ability to type at least 35 words per minute.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in administrative, clerical, or office support roles.
• Experience with children ages 3-5 years.
• Ability to type at least 35 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Backup to Center Secretary: greet visitors, answer calls, direct inquiries, relay messages.
• Handle clerical duties: filing, copying, faxing, scanning, mail, records.
• Assist with meetings, documentation, reports, inventory, special projects.
• Provide excellent customer service to families, visitors, staff.
• Relay messages to center staff and other agency locations.
• Provide classroom coverage during staff breaks and absences.
• Participate in classroom activities and help with learning experiences.
• Assist children with eating, toileting, resting, and daily care routines.
• Support meal service, supervise rest periods, ensure safety.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

MS Word

Outlook

Customer service

Communication

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Internet-based applications

Job description

Family Development Services in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Center Operations Assistant to support daily operations of our Head Start center. You will handle clerical tasks, greet families, assist with classroom coverage, and help maintain safe, nurturing environments for 3- to 5-year-olds.

The role requires strong organizational and customer-service skills, proficiency with Word and Outlook, and the ability to type at least 35 words per minute.