Program & Operations Assistant for Early Learning

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Winter break

Medical with HRA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

403(b) retirement savings plan

Tuition discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in Washington, DC seeks a Program Assistant to provide organizational, programming and operational support to the program, working with the Director and Assistant Director. This full-time role involves placing orders, managing supplies, inventory control, staff communication, and ensuring the facility is secure and ready for the next day across DC sites.

Requirements include at least 2 years of experience with children, a high school diploma (BA/AA

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or camp setting.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required. BA or AA in Education or related field is preferred.
• Coursework must include a minimum of 6 semester or 90 clock hours or the equivalent of approved school-age coursework in child development and curriculum planning.
• If no college courses taken for credit, at least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Are you worried you don't meet all of our qualifications for this position? We still encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Placing orders for snacks, office supplies, classroom supplies and playground materials for the program.
• Manages, distributes and stores all supplies.
• Tracking usage for each classroom and keeping accurate inventory of all supplies.
• Communicating with all staff in reference to upcoming classroom needs.
• Assuming program responsibility in the absence of the Program Director and Assistant Director.
• Assisting Program Director and Assistant Director with filing classroom and children's paperwork with appropriate state and local agencies.
• Remaining at the program with other scheduled staff members until all children have left the building.
• Ensuring the facility is secured and all children have exited the building.
• Making sure all electrical appliances have been turned off and the kitchen is prepared for the next business day.
• Communicating with building maintenance when necessary to ensure all program needs are met.
• Assist in answering phones and taking messages when necessary.
• Assisting visitors with building entry when needed.
• Giving building tours in the absence of Program Director or Assistant Director.
• Participating with Open House planning, set-up and clean-up.
• Assisting Program Director and Assistant Director in maintaining a clean, well-organized facility.
• Attend a minimum of 18 hours of staff training yearly (MSDE/OCC approved for MD staff).
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Creative

Dependable

Detail oriented

People oriented

Adaptable

Innovative

Team player

Education

High school diploma

BA or AA in Education or related field

Child development coursework (6 semester hours/90 clock hours)

Staff/parent communication training (9 clock hours)

Job description

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in Washington, DC seeks a Program Assistant to provide organizational, programming and operational support to the program, working with the Director and Assistant Director. This full-time role involves placing orders, managing supplies, inventory control, staff communication, and ensuring the facility is secure and ready for the next day across DC sites.

Requirements include at least 2 years of experience with children, a high school diploma (BA/AA