Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift | No Weekends|7:00am-3:30pm
Join Our Team!
Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start is looking for a friendly, dependable, and organized Office Assistant to support the daily operations of our Head Start center.
This position serves as an important resource for children, families, staff, and visitors. If you enjoy working with people, staying organized, and making a positive difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply!
What You'll Do
- Welcome visitors, parents, and families and direct them to the appropriate staff.
- Answer and route telephone calls and take accurate messages.
- Maintain visitor and staff sign-in/sign-out records.
- Prepare, copy, upload, and distribute documents and materials.
- Assist with data entry, attendance, In-Kind documentation, and USDA-related duties.
- Provide support to Family Services staff when needed.
- Help maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming reception area.
- Maintain office forms and supplies.
- Support classroom staff by providing breaks or assisting in the classroom when assigned.
- Assist with recruiting eligible children and connecting families with community resources.
- Encourage parents and guardians to participate in their child's education.
- Assist with center operations in the absence of the Center Director, when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of related experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well with children, families, and staff
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions
- Professional and positive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with productivity software and spreadsheets
Physical Requirements:
The position requires the ability to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Bend, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods
- Assist in a classroom, kitchen, or other center area when needed
Transportation Requirements
If personal transportation is required for job duties, employees must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have a valid driver's license
- Maintain required automobile liability insurance
- Provide a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Meet the requirements to be insured under the program's non-owned vehicle insurance plan
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive:
✔ 401(k)
✔ 401(k) Matching
✔ Health Insurance
✔ Dental Insurance
✔ Vision Insurance
✔ Paid Time Off
✔ Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Requirements
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required:
- State/Federal criminal history background checks
- Child Abuse & Neglect Registry check
- Pre-employment drug screening
Employees are also subject to required ongoing screenings and annual performance evaluations.
Why Join Cheaha Regional Head Start?
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team dedicated to helping children and families succeed. Every day, your work will help create a welcoming, supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
If you're dependable, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and join the Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start team!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.
Pay: $16.60 per hour
Work Location: In person
