Head Start Program Assistant - Bilingual

Ensures all incoming phone calls and visitors to the Center receive a positive experience; provides information about the services of the Center, while providing general administrative support as needed.

• Ensures that the school office/lobby area is neat, attractive, and presents a positive first impression to visitors.
• Represents program at agency meetings as requested.
• Communicates effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the agency.
• Coordinates the smooth operation of the center.
• Disseminates office supplies and materials for staff.
• Assists in obtaining inventory of all center supplies.
• Receives and signs for materials and equipment for the center.
• Assists the cook with ordering
• Assists with preparation of materials related to program events.
• Inspects facilities for hazardous condition and unsafe equipment and materials and removes all debris.
• Establishes and maintains effective oral and written communication with the Center Manager, collaborative partners and program team members.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Teamwork: Advanced

Self-Direction: Advanced

Perform Tasks: Advanced

Behaviours

Preferred

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivation

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School

Experience

Preferred

1-3 years: Experience providing general administrative support in a school environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)