Office Assistant/Classroom Helper
East Gate Kids
- Albuquerque, NM
- $18.00-24.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are a Early Childhood Learning Center dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for both students and staff. We are currently seeking a friendly, organized, and proactive individual to join our team as an Office Assistant & Classroom Helper. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of the office while also providing hands-on support to teachers and students in the classroom.ResponsibilitiesOffice Assistant Duties:
- Answer phone calls and manage general inquiries
- Maintain office supplies, equipment, and inventory
- Assist with filing, data entry, and document management
- Help with scheduling meetings, appointments, and events as needed
- Assist in preparing correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed
- Provide administrative support to the team
- Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation
- Assist with setting up classroom materials and organizing supplies
- Help supervise students during lessons, activities, and break times
- Provide one-on-one support to students who need additional assistance
- Ensure that the classroom environment remains clean, safe, and organized
- Assist with classroom displays, bulletin boards, and learning resources
- Help monitor student behavior and provide encouragement as needed
- Previous experience in an office or administrative role required.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
- Reliable and punctual attendance.
- Experience working in childcare as a caregiver or teacher is REQUIRED for this position.
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 8 hour shift (9:00am - 6:00pm)
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Albuquerque, NM 87123 (Required)
- Albuquerque, NM 87123: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)