ECC Administrative Assistant

Why this role matters:

The ECC Administrative Assistant works in collaboration with the Bender Early Childhood Center Director and Assistant Director to support the department in administrative and customer service tasks. The Bender ECC is one of our core programs, and the ECC Administrative Assistant is central to the functioning of the school. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and to have a significant impact on the experience of our preschool families.

We are looking for candidates who are available to work Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, with a one-hour break.

About the Bender JCC:

The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, operating a full-scale health and fitness center, pre-school, day camp and variety of education and arts programs.

We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.

The Bender JCC embraces and welcomes the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to seek meaning and fulfillment by participating in our rich programming inspired by our Jewish heritage. We open our doors to everyone, including people of all backgrounds, religions, abilities and sexual orientations, and interfaith couples and families.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as the “Director of First Impressions,” including answering incoming calls from parents and prospective parents with a polite and service-oriented affect, greeting school visitors, responding to basic parent inquiries, and maintaining a working knowledge of our programs and pedagogical approach.
• Under the direction of the ECC Director and Assistant Director, ensure proper substitute and staffing for all classes throughout each day.
• Organize and maintain all student files, communicating with families about needed paperwork.
• Maintain student immunization spreadsheet, student database, and class lists in Microsoft office.
• Support the work of the classroom teachers, including maintaining up-to-date class lists and attendance sheets.
• Address the needs of parents as requested.
• Keep our student and staff databases in shape by updating registrations and staff changes in a timely manner.
• Support teaching staff with copying, laminating, and other administrative help as needed.
• Cover teacher breaks and meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.

Qualifications

You are:

• Organized. You are able to handle multiple tasks and show a high level of attention to detail in every task performed.
• Motivated. You seek out opportunities for continued learning and growth.
• Passionate about the work. You are motivated by the mission of the Bender JCC and you have a deep connection and desire for this work to exist in the world. 
• You believe that diversity is a strength. You account for the value of diversity in every aspect of your work and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of students and families.
• Innovative and grounded. You love trying new things and devising creative solutions to persistent problems. Most importantly, you know how to make it happen.
• Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills. You enjoy learning from and with talented colleagues and are excited to be part of the success of the Bender Early Childhood Center and the whole organization.
• Open to feedback. You have a desire and willingness to learn and grow, using feedback from colleagues and administrators as an opportunity for professional development.
• Communicative. You engage in and understand the importance of effective communication.

You should have:

• Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor even in stressful situations.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher.
• Physical ability to ensure the safety and care of the children, including, but not limited to, lifting, carrying and chasing children.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job as outlined in the Bender JCC Preschool Staff Handbook.
• Schedule flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays to support the Center operations and events as needed.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in working in a preschool or day care setting preferred.
• First Aid and CPR training and certification preferred.

Our core values are

• Welcoming and inclusive (Hachnassat Orchim) – We open our doors to everyone and strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds, abilities and means.
• Respect (Kavod) – We seek to create a town square where our community can be exposed to diverse viewpoints and grapple with difficult issues in a respectful and civil manner.
• Jewish Peoplehood (Klal Yisrael) – We create connections to the people, history, culture, and land of Israel and with the Jewish people as a whole, welcoming all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
• Community (Kehilla) – We facilitate relationship building and a sense of belonging to create communities across all stages of life.
• Working together (B’yachad) – We partner and collaborate with Jewish and secular organizations to build a stronger community.
• Wellness (Shmirat HaNefesh v’HaGuf) – We promote the well-being and fitness of every person.
• Spirit (Ruach) – We infuse spirit and fun into our activities and programs.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time non-exempt position, with a pay rate of $20-22 per hour, commensurate with experience. The Bender JCC provides a benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. You’ll also receive a full family membership to the Bender JCC, including complete access to the entire fitness facility and pools, plus staff discounts on programs and services.

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.