Part-Time Center Operations & Front Desk Support (Childcare)

EMBE; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

EmBe in Madison, SD is seeking a part-time Center Support Specialist to assist classrooms, front desk, kitchen, and facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and organized environment for children, families, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes hospitality, responsive customer service, teamwork, and reliable multitasking as you support meal service, sign-in procedures, daily operations, and events while maintaining program guidelines.

Qualifications

• High customer service with hospitality orientation.
• Willingness to work with children and families and align with EmBe values.
• Previous customer service experience preferred; friendly and energetic.
• Strong oral and written communication and teamwork.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the center to meet daily operations.
• Assist classrooms to maintain staff-to-child ratios.
• Support teachers with supervision, transitions, activities.
• Greet and assist families, visitors, and staff at the front desk.
• Answer calls in a friendly, professional manner.
• Monitor visitor sign-in procedures.
• Assist with meal service and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain a clean, organized facility and light custodial duties.
• Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Multitasking

MS Office

Communication

Childcare experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

EmBe in Madison, SD is seeking a part-time Center Support Specialist to assist classrooms, front desk, kitchen, and facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and organized environment for children, families, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes hospitality, responsive customer service, teamwork, and reliable multitasking as you support meal service, sign-in procedures, daily operations, and events while maintaining program guidelines.