Daycare and Office Staff Job Description

## Description

Curtis is seeking a Daycare and Office Staff to join a team-oriented, inclusive, and professional learning community. Curtis School is a DK-6 co-ed elementary school whose mission is to “develop, in every child, a sound mind in a sound body, governed by a compassionate heart.” This is a non-exempt part-time position.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Auxiliary Manager for daycare and support the business office with filing and other needs. They will maintain a nurturing environment in the daycare, fostering young children's development and well-being. The candidate must enjoy working with children, be responsible, and communicate effectively with parents. Strong time-management, organizational, and communication skills are essential. The candidate should be empathetic, adaptable, and open to feedback, with a collegial personality and responsiveness to direction.

Curtis School is fully committed to a diverse staff and student body. The candidate should possess an abundance of respect and sensitivity around racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and all differences.

Duties and Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to

• Working collaboratively with the after-school team to maintain a safe after-school program.
• Supervision of students who stay for extension classes/daycare program
• Help conduct 4 pm and 4:30pm student dismissals
• Pass out snacks
• Checking in/Checking out students
• Answering school phone calls after receptionist leaves for the day
• Organize equipment cart and make it available daily for the students
• Help the business office as needed, filing, stocking, etc.

## Qualifications

Qualifications

A successful candidate will

• Have experience working with elementary school-aged children (preferably in a educational setting)
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with both adults and children
• Have a flexible attitude with the ability to multitask
• Must be available to work between the hours of 2:00pm - 5:30pm (and sometimes later than 5:30pm when students have not been picked up)
• Understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education

Salary

The anticipated hourly rate the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $18 to $23, depending on factors such as years of experience.