Description:Job Title: Early Child Care Clerk
Department: Promiseland Early Childhood Programs
Reports To: Associate Director of Promiseland
Salary: $14.00/hr
Job Functions:
Performs data entry duties with specified databases from the collection of information from parents, staff, teachers, coordinators, etc. The clerk will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to all Metropolitan Ministries guests and callers. He/she will also provide general office support to the Programs Team with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. He/she will be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate staff members, directing guests to appropriate campus departments and general clerical duties with a focus on data analysis and entry.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support all families with the check in process into the HiMama Communication System.
2. Greet all clients in a polite and professional manner, administer temperature checks and escort children to appropriate classrooms.
3. Collect, track and input all ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE information into Unity and run quarterly reports for both assessments.
4. Run monthly reports in various data collection programs to track grant outcomes
5. Conduct daily breakfast and lunch counts for each classroom.
6. Collect and file all necessary opening paperwork from potential families for School Readiness and assist families with any questions about the School Readiness process.
7. Schedule all in person and virtual meetings client orientation with Sr. Manager.
8. Inspects playground for compliance of condition, cleanliness and safety and maintains Playground Safety Checklist Log.
9. Ensures data completeness for reports on grants assigned.
10. Participates in KPI administrative activities as needed
11. Orders supplies as needed for the classrooms
12. Organizes and keeps reception area neat and inviting at all times.
13. Support the team in other tasks as assigned and attends all team meetings.
14. Meets personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of the team and organization.
15. Supports the holiday tent activities as needed.
. Requirements:Education & Experience: High school degree or equivalent. Extensive exposure to childcare programs highly desirable. Heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families required. Bi-lingual a plus, but not required. 40 Hour Florida Childcare Training is required.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work with low socio-economic and diverse populations facing crisis situations in a professional and diplomatic manner. Manage guest and client queries and objections in a proficient manner. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and has strong customer service skills. Ability to administer CPR and First Aid to children and implement safety procedures. Experience in managing confidential information. Ability to work as part of a team within a multi-disciplinary framework. Demonstrates computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Strong ability to multi-task. Bi-lingual a plus, but not required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hearing and speaking ability that allows for effective oral communication of information; physical, emotional and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress. Able to lift 20 lbs or more.
OTHER:
Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States.
Must pass applicable pre-employment background screening procedures.
To apply for this job please visit www.metromin.org.
