Acquire4Hire Is Hiring A Center Administrative Assistant - Bilingual (English/ Spanish)

Join a passionate team of experienced bilingual educators in Arlington, Virginia, and take the next step in your Early Childhood Education career as an Administrative Assistant! 🌟

About the Opportunity

Become a vital part of a dedicated team supporting the health, safety, and quality education of children. Collaborate with professionals and help ensure the center runs smoothly and meets its educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Front Office Communication: Provide professional bilingual interactions with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversations. 💬
• Record Maintenance: Keep student records in line with enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Portfolio Management: Maintain student portfolios with assessments and observations in accordance with NECPA standards. 📂
• Regulatory Relationships: Foster positive relationships with regulatory agencies and assist with legal and financial compliance. 🤝
• Administrative Tasks: Use MS Office and Google Drive for payroll, accounts payable/receivable, tuition billing, HR, and personnel management.
• Professional Development: Mentor team members to stay current with early childhood educational practices.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Energetic with a professional front office appearance and demeanor. 😊
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills in English; proficient with technology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, children, and parents to foster a team environment. 🤗
• Solid understanding of early childhood development principles.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass comprehensive background, FBI checks, health screening, TB test, and drug screening.

Nice to Have

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification 🩹
• MAT certification
• Food Handler Certification
• CDA Certification - Infant/Toddler or Early Childhood endorsement
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field 🎓

Benefits

• 6 days paid time off (PTO) 🌴
• 2 weeks of scheduled summer and winter vacation breaks ❄️☀️
• Federal holidays observed 🎉
• Health insurance coverage
• Pre-paid online training programs—mandatory 30 hours per year 📚