Front Desk Opener Assistant (Part-Time)

Job Description

Summary

Staff at Wave Children's Learning Center create a caring and safe environment for the children and plan activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.

Wave Children's Learning Center has been proudly serving the Great Neck community since 2004; we enroll students from 8 weeks to fifth grade. WCLC would love for you to join our team and make an impact in these families' lives!

Duties

WCLC is looking for a reliable, fun, energetic individual to join our Administrative team. This position is part-time Monday through Friday from 6:30am-9:00am. Additional hours may be given if the applicant is willing to assist in classrooms as our morning floater 9:00am-12:00pm. We are looking for candidates that can commit at a minimum through June 2025.

The front desk assistant is responsible for opening the building each day; they will be the first employee to arrive. They will be responsible for opening up the reception area, admitting and greeting all families wishing to enter the building, answering incoming phone calls, managing emails and the Procare system, assisting the teachers as needed, and during the school year, the front desk assistant will be required to drive the elementary school aged kids to school in our 10-passenger van and/or 14-passenger bus.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old and have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent.

Friendly, reliable, and consistent.

Must be a quick learner.

Have a positive attitude.

Great communication skills with parents staff and basic computer skills.

Be able to stand/ walk/ run/ lift up to 35lbs

Handle pressure with a smile and professionalism.

Enjoy working with children. We are a drug-free working environment.

Ability to work well with others.

Must clear a full background check and pass a health screening.

Have a valid Driver's License.

Clean driving record.

Previous child care experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

CPR Certification

MAT Certification

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

CDL

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays off

No weekend work!

Fun work environment

Employees are eligible for 50% off childcare after 60 days.

WCLC invests heavily in their employees and love to help those who wish to grow with our company; we love to promote from within!

CPR First Aid training and certification provided.

Health insurance (full time)

Dental insurance (full time)

Retirement (full time)

About Us

Our staffprovides the highest quality childcare and educational service that promote a safe, nurturing, and developmentally age-appropriate program environment that encourages the development of the whole child by means of:

Individual care and concern for each child

Positive peer interaction

Child-initiated, play-oriented teacher instruction

Creative experiences in science, art, practical life, language arts, math, music, small and large motor skills, culture and geography

Caring, passionate, attentive staff