Description

Working with KinderCare Learning Companies means using your outstanding talents to help set the foundation for lifelong learners, where you can collaborate with colleagues, grow and learn, and positively impact the families we serve.

With over 50 years of experience, 30,000+ employees, and more than 2,000 early learning center programs, we are the most accredited leaders in early childhood education. Together, we create environments where kids grow and thrive. As one of only four companies to receive the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award six times, we're confident that you can grow and thrive here, too. We can't wait to meet you.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct callers to the appropriate people and resources
• Greet Families
• Coordinate the resolution of licensing issues, as directed by the Center Director
• Perform miscellaneous office duties including, but not limited to preparing mailings
• Process paperwork to state licensing agency and subsidy agencies

Non-essential Functions:

• Prepare and track surveys and reports, using filing systems and computerized spreadsheets
• Generate reports
• Manage inventory (office supplies and equipment)
• Audit and maintain student files

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency with a desktop computer. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel strongly desired
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of internal and external contacts in a positive and professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and prioritize issues requiring response in order of importance and level of
  urgency
• Some light lifting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little or no on-site supervision
• Previous experience in an office environment
• Telephone reception experience desired
• Knowledge of state licensing requirements

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of 1 year experience performing general clerical and office support duties
• High school education

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

When you work at a KinderCare Learning Center, each new day is an adventure. You will have the opportunity to directly impact our students and families, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and experiencing all the happiness that comes with it. You will deliver our high-quality proprietary curriculum and apply our time-tested educational techniques, while exploring new, forward-thinking ideas.

As the first national early childcare education provider to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute, we continue to follow the latest science-backed and evidence-based strategies for maintaining a safe and worry-free workplace.

Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. KinderCare highly encourages its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves and their communities. We are proud to provide paid time off for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for employees working in child care, school facilities, and corporate work spaces.

We truly believe that everyone belongs in our circle, and everyone deserves to be celebrated for who they are. By partnering with underrepresented groups and experts in DEI, we are identifying areas to improve and forging a path forward through accountability, compassion, accessibility, and inclusion.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.