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Posting Summary

The Rita Gold Early Childhood Center (RGC) at Teachers College seeks a part‑time administrative assistant to provide administrative support in an early childhood education center serving children ages 6 weeks to five years old.

Job Summary / Basic Function

Job responsibilities involve supporting the day‑to‑day operations and mission of the Rita Gold Early Childhood Center, working closely with the On‑Site Director.

Essential Functions

• Maintain communication with current families and facilitate intake of new families.
• Maintain budget functions and fees/billing management.
• Assist teachers with classroom‑related administrative responsibilities.
• Process required staff, child and student health/welfare forms and documents, ensuring compliance with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Respond to phone and email messages.
• Maintain the enrollment application/waitlist database.
• Perform other Center‑related duties around enrollment, scheduling, and parent communication.
• Interface with College offices and departments such as C&T, Budget Office, and Facilities.
• Participate in all center‑wide events, assisting with planning and execution of events.
• Routine updates to the Center website.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Well‑developed organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Able to create, maintain, and manage internal record keeping on an ongoing basis.
• Must submit necessary clearance paperwork and pass DOHMH background check for childcare settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Early Childhood Education or experience working in an early childhood education setting.
• Experience with accounting / managing budget.

Salary Range

$24 per hour.

Work Modality

Onsite.