Center Support Associate

Chs Kids; New Danville (PA); On-site; USD 20,264 - 27,014; Part time

Job summary

Chs Kids is seeking a Center Support Associate in New Danville, Pennsylvania, to maintain a clean, organized learning environment. This role involves inventory management, processing deliveries, and supporting classroom staff while adapting to operational needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in a similar role, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a starting pay of $14.71 - $19.61 per hour based on expertise.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a similar role.
• Valid PA Driver's License required.
• Understanding of child safety and vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory management, restocking supplies, and organizing storage areas.
• Receive and process deliveries from the loading dock.
• Monitor expiration dates on perishable items.

Skills

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Team-oriented

Punctual and safety-conscious

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Center Support Associate plays a critical role in supporting the daily operational needs of the Center. The Center Support Associate is dedicated to a wide range of duties that contribute to a clean, organized, and well-stocked learning environment. This role is essential to maintaining smooth facility operations and supporting the work of classroom and administrative staff.The role reports to the School Operations Manager and will be expected to train in the day to day tasks of a variety of functions reporting to this manager. Starting pay for this position is in the range of $14.71 - $19.61 per hour based on expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for inventory management, restocking supplies and organizing storage areas
• Receive and process deliveries from the loading dock, including unpacking, checking items into the inventory system
• Distribute materials and supplies to classrooms as needed
• Monitor expiration dates on perishable items and notify appropriate staff
• Identify and communicate supply needs or low inventory to administrative staff
• Maintain valid licenses, certifications, and inspection logs as required
• Drive vehicles to all maintenance and inspection appointments
• Ensure all vehicles have adequate fuel and are kept in clean condition
• Provide support to Family Success and Health Services with parent or family ad-hoc transportation needs
• Assist with general maintenance of outdoor areas, including debris and trash removal
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings as required
• Back-up for the Contracted Day Porter when they are out of the Center
• Support the Center with classroom laundry
• Support administrative staff with monthly and PD meal pick-up, distribution and clean-up
• Conduct spot audits, checking expirations dates in classroom refrigerators to ensure compliance
• Support the Safety team with playground inspections for toxic plants, bee nests or other dangerous items, and ensure playgrounds are free from natural debris.
• Ensure contracted cleaning company's supply closet is fully stocked and items are properly depleted from CHS inventory storage areas
• Participate as member of Emergency Response Plan for Center
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years experience in a similar role
• Valid PA Driver's License required
• Understanding of child safety and vehicle operation
• Familiarity with basic cleaning and inventory processes preferred
• Responsible, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Team-oriented with a willingness to be flexible and support evolving operational needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to prioritize competing needs using independent judgement and situational decision making
• Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Ability to manage time effectively between transportation and facility tasks
• Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
• U.S. work authorization and successful completion of required background checks

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning are subsidiaries of Milton Hershey School and will be staffed and operated independently of the Milton Hershey School core model.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law (collectively “Protected Characteristics”), against any applicant for admission, enrolled children, or any other individual(s) who participate(s) in the programs, services, and activities at our Centers.