Job Description
Job Description
Early Learning Connections is currently accepting applications for a Program Operations Assistant in the Butler area. A driver's license, reliable transportation, and a high school diploma (or equivalent) are required.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS :
- Assist in implementing objectives and implementation of the Agency plan according to regulations
- Assist in maintaining up to date electronic and paper files when needed.
- Contribute to the implementation of the plans according to the Head Start / EHS Program Performance Standards.
- Attend professional seminars, lectures, workshops, staff meetings, and conferences as needed.
- Works constructively with other staff and parents to maintain satisfactory communication.
- Assist the Managers in distribution of information to staff and parents and all aspects of the programs.
- Works with the Executive Assistant for the Education Department on collection of monthly paperwork, In-kind hours and distribution of monthly books to children.
- Fill supply orders and delivers to sites for all classrooms when necessary
- Helps to plan and execute recruitment events and activities.
- Maintain staff and client confidentiality.
- Assist in classroom when needed.
- Assist in the kitchen when needed including ordering / purchasing supplies and food and delivering as directed
- Assists with hearing and vision screenings for children
- Works directly with enrollment and Family Service Staff to complete tasks for family events and services.
- Greets and welcomes students and families to the building while following all drop off and pick up procedures.
- Track information as required such as building fire drills, emergency plan drills and active shooter drills.
- Assist and attend parent activities and meetings. Prepare and distribute minutes as necessary.
- Complete clerical duties as assigned.
- Advocate and collaborate with community agencies to support child, family and agency outcomes as assigned.
- Complete health and safety and playground checklists.
- Assist management in daily operation of Agency Programs.
- Promote the organization in the community by commonly sharing the responsibility of active recruitment of children.
- Support the program-wide adoption of the teaching pyramid model to promote the development of young children's social-emotional competence and address challenging behavior.
- Create and maintain a positive organizational culture by demonstrating the program-wide behavioral expectations in their social interactions with children, families, community members and colleagues.
- Other duties assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GEDTwo years of experience working with young childrenStrong computer skills.Excellent Communication Skills.Excellent Organizational SkillsAbility to work co-operatively on a team.Pennsylvania Driver's licenseMust have own transportation.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sittingMust be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a timeMust be able to sit and stand of the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children