Center Assistant

Location: Southwest HS-EHS - Indianapolis, IN 46221 Description The Center Assistant supports the Center Director and Assistant Center Director in the daily operations of a Head Start and/or Early Head Start preschool center. This role includes administrative support, classroom coverage, and general center operations to ensure a safe, organized, and nurturing learning environment. • Provide clerical support to the Center Director. • Compose or transcribe correspondence, bulletins, and memorandums. • Collect and review enrollment forms; submit to Intake Workers daily. • Answer phones, take messages, and transfer calls courteously. • Sort and distribute mail; maintain visitor and delivery logs. • Compile and submit in-kind and volunteer forms monthly. • Enter daily attendance into ChildPlus; generate monthly reports. • Assist Family Advocates with data entry and parent communications. • Greet and direct visitors professionally. • Maintain inventory logs and submit requisitions. • Serve as designee in the absence of Center Director/Assistant Director. • Foster emotional support and a positive classroom climate. • Support classroom staff with arrangement and materials. • Ensure full supervision and safety of children. • Serve meals and snacks appropriately. • Support curriculum implementation and classroom routines. • Engage children intentionally to support differentiated learning. • Participate in classroom activities and child engagement. • Provide backup classroom coverage as needed. Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required. • Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred. • Previous experience working with children in a classroom setting required. • Head Start classroom experience preferred.