Child Development Center Operations Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Child Development Center Operations Assistant

• Focus: Day-to-day clerical and operational support for a child development center; safety and compliance for children and staff

Description

Assist with the center’s daily operations by developing, implementing, and administering clerical administration that supports a safe and healthy environment for children and staff. Manage administrative tasks such as timesheets, records, and facility support, including compliance-related monitoring and required background checks. Provide coverage support during staffing shortages and may perform supervisory/on-duty and desk clerk duties in the absence of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient use of center space

• Prepare and manage timesheets for NAF and APF employees

• Serve as USDA CACFP Food Service Monitor for the Child Development and Youth Center Programs

• Assist the Assistant Director to ensure facility operations protect safety and health of children and staff

• Ensure staff, volunteers, and custodians complete required criminal history background checks and required examinations

• Ensure NAF resources are properly handled and stored; coordinate with the CDC Director to maintain facility safety and health

• Assist in the Child Development Program during staffing shortages, breaks, and special care programs as needed

• Inform patrons of parent involvement events, trainings, Parent Advisory Board meetings, and other necessary updates via e-mail distribution

• Conduct informal and formal facility tours for prospective patrons and guests; may perform quarterly cash counts

• Serve as Supervisor On-Duty or point of contact for GPAB and Surge Care programs when required

• Act as alternate desk clerk in the absence of the regular desk clerk

• Support special program training/openings scheduled on weekends/evenings

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required

• Selective Service registration for eligible males

• Typing: minimum 40 WPM; provide evidence

• Immunizations: provide and maintain current immunizations

• Physical examination upon hire and every three years thereafter; occasional travel may be required

• Mission-essential position required to continue uninterrupted during emergencies

• Background checks: FBI fingerprint check and State Criminal History Repository check; must successfully complete all required checks

• Regular contact with children (per applicable public law requirements)

• Complete required training, including CPR, first aid, and food handler certification

• Qualifications: meet OPM General Schedule clerical/administrative support standards via specialized experience (at least 1 year at GS-04 equivalent), education (four years above high school with transcripts), or a qualifying combination of both

Benefits

• Federal government career with a comprehensive benefits package

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and schedule; contact the hiring agency for specific benefits