Administrative Assistant- Austell GA

Join our Bright Horizons family as an Administrative Assistant with Bright Horizons- The Children's Nest in Austell GA, where your professional office experience will have a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and staff!

Spearhead our communications and marketing systems, embody our company's mission and values, and ensure the safety of young children while fostering positive relationships with families and colleagues. You'll do rewarding work then receive big smiles and enthusiastic goodbye waves from little ones at the end of each day.

This is a hospital center, so the candidate must be flexible with their schedule. The center is open until 8pm.

- Be familiar with Early Childhood State regulations, ratios, and knowledge. Such as covering breaks, and assisting teachers from time to time.

Must be a team player.

Responsibilities:

* Greet and proactively communicate via email and phone with prospective and enrolled families

* Ensure licensing, attendance, and other files are current, confidential, and secure

* Provide support where needed throughout the center

- Must be able to answer phones professionally and be an excellent greeter to our students and families.

-Email etiquette is a must.

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

* 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required

* Associate or bachelor's degree is preferred

* Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice

Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where your passion and a Bright Horizons career can take you - all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply now!

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center.

* Frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, move, or hold weight more than 40 pounds

* Supervise and interact daily with children outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions

* Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities

* Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies

* Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $14.30 - $19.47 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for hiring incentive of $1,000 after completion of 100 days of HEART.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* 401(k) retirement plan

* Life insurance

* Long-term and short-term disability insurance

* Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.