Stepping Stones-Part Time Receptionist (24/7 Childcare facility)

STEPPING STONES 24/7 CHILD CARE CENTER by Switchpoint  IS SEEKING Part-Time RECEPTIONIST(s), afternoons, evenings, and rotating weekends. You must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays in order to meet the needs of our 24/7 facility.

STEPPING STONES CHILD CARE CENTER IS AN INNOVATIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER THAT PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AGES BIRTH-TWELVE. OUR CENTER OPERATES 24/7 TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SCHEDULES FOR WORKING FAMILIES.
WE STRIVE TO CREATE A WARM, SAFE, NURTURING, AND HIGH-QUALITY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN IN OUR CARE.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

If you enjoy working with children and families, Stepping Stones Child Care Center is seeking a friendly, detail- oriented front desk receptionist. The center operates 24/7 so we are looking for receptionists to fill Afternoon and Evening and/or Rotating weekends.

The successful candidate is professional, friendly, and smiling, calm under pressure, able to multi- task at a front desk with phones, computer, intercoms, managing security doors and assisting where needed. The receptionist will act as the Director Designee as needed and is able provide assistance to the teaching staff. Flexibility is important and the willingness to work as a part of a team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide professional environment, as the first point of contact to greet children, families and guests with a warm, friendly demeanor; and answer their questions for families and/or visitors.
• Ability to work with a highly diverse population.
• Must be able to pass a Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check
• Calm under pressure.
• Answer incoming phone calls and direct calls and messages. Learn to use the intercom system. Maintain a pleasant, smiling, and professional phone voice.
• Take and distribute phone messages; transfer phone calls through the center.
• Fluent in English language both spoken and written. Bi-lingual is a bonus: Spanish.
• Ability to work pleasantly and professionally work with teachers and to show empathy and understanding for young children and their parents.
• Highly organized and discrete, while maintaining confidential and general paperwork.
• Must be computer proficient and able to type. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is preferred.
• Must be discreetly able to screen visitors, use good judgment and provide safe environment in the center.
• Record all compliance documents for the school including but not limited to: fire drills, illness/accident forms
• Maintain daily attendance records/paperwork as needed
• Use the copier and learn to use and maintain it (keep filled w paper, staples, etc.)
• Inventory and ordering of office supplies
• Assist Director and management team with other tasks as needed.
• Mailings (school emailing’s and regular mail), as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Preference may be given to individuals with a high typing proficiency or formal computer training.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws of governing child care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic always.
• Ability to work as a team member with other staff and with families of children in care.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check.
• Obtain required training upon hire per Utah Child Care Licensing: Preservice training that consists of 2.5 hours of training before assuming assistant director duties.
• Complete 20 Hours of annual training or at least 1-1/2 hours of childcare training including Utah Child Care Licensing topics, career ladder courses on: child development, ages and stages administration, director’s toolbox endorsement, working with families, culturally and linguistically appropriate practices to meet the developmental needs of children and understanding appropriate practices to engage with families.

• Complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Permit certifications.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the childcare needs of families.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Previous experience in an early childhood and care setting.
• Previous knowledge of Utah Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
• Previous experience working with at risk children and families preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Benefits:

• I.R.A. with 3% match
• Paid Time Off