School Relations Assistant Coordinator

Learning Care; South Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Education Support

401K

Child Care Discount

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Learning Care is seeking a School Relations Coordinator to support the daily operations of the Child Care Center, handling clerical tasks, classroom assistance, and building strong relationships with Church Administrative Teams. The role emphasizes welcoming families, coordinating tours, and data entry, while maintaining clean spaces and safety.

You will contribute to a positive, customer-focused work environment with a Monday–Friday schedule, participate in ongoing training, and benefit from a

Qualifications

• Must meet and maintain all standards and requirements as it relates to education and experience as set forth by the state and accreditation agent.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in a childcare environment preferred.
• Excellent customer service, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrates an understanding of all current state and local regulations.
• Must be able to communicate in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Communicate! Cultivates a close working bond with Church leaders through ongoing communication and collaboration. May attend Offsite meetings as necessary.
• Promote! Promote the positive image of the company and play a key role in making the company a provider of choice for the communities we serve. Greet new and existing families, prepare welcome packets, and assist with tours.
• Task-Master! Manage incoming and outgoing calls, assist with data entry, filing, accounts receivable collection, and various projects and duties as assigned by management.
• Helpful! Responsible for daily cleaning duties which include sweeping, mopping, disposing of trash.
• Team-oriented May be asked to work in classrooms when needed.
• Safety Focused! Strives to achieve our Safety Vision of No One Gets Hurt. Ensures safety of children outside of the classroom by following state laws in regard to suspected child abuse or neglect.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The School Relations Coordinator is responsible for a wide range of tasks that are essential to the smooth running of the Child Care Center, include clerical work, cleaning and helping the classroom. The School Relations Coordinator is the liaison between Pathways Learning Academy and the Church Administrative Teams, with a focus on building strong relationships.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate! Cultivates a close working bond with Church leaders through ongoing communication and collaboration. May attend Offsite meetings as necessary.
• Promote! Promote the positive image of the company and play a key role in making the company a provider of choice for the communities we serve. Greet new and existing families, prepare welcome packets, and assist with tours.
• Task-Master! Manage incoming and outgoing calls, assist with data entry, filing, accounts receivable collection, and various projects and duties as assigned by management.
• Helpful! Responsible for daily cleaning duties which include sweeping, mopping, disposing of trash.
• Team-oriented May be asked to work in classrooms when needed.
• Safety Focused! Strives to achieve our Safety Vision of No One Gets Hurt. Ensures safety of children outside of the classroom by following state laws in regard to suspected child abuse or neglect.

Job Requirements

• Must meet and maintain all standards and requirements as it relates to education and experience as set forth by the state and accreditation agent.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous work experience in a childcare environment preferred.
• Excellent customer service, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrates an understanding of all current state and local regulations.
• Must be able to communicate in the English language.

Employee Perks – Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay based on position, education, and experience, with bi-weekly & daily pay options.

• Pay Base: $20
• Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance
• Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance
• Child Care Discount – Available to all employees!
• Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule

Bring your experience, your ideas, and your passion for creating a school families and teachers are proud to be part of.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.