Job Description

Westbrook Nature School, a non-profit nature-based preschool in Redding, CT is seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist the Director part-time (3 days per week) in running daily operations of the school. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with people and organizational skills. This position is open to begin in December.

Duties include:

Answer phones and emails, monitor emails and flag for director Write up general/repeat constant contacts Pay bills and keep online payments current Keep track of all passwords Call parents as necessary at request of teachers and director Set up Sign Up Genius for festivals, Lunch Bunch, conferences, and Dorothy Day Keep school calendar and update it regularly Check bank statements for accuracy Schedule tours of kindergarten Stay for lunch bunch 2 days a week Maintain Student and Employee Files Communicate with parents regarding conferences, volunteer committees, birthday celebrations, vaccine requirements, absences, etc. Configure preliminary Parent-Child enrollments Create birthday celebration schedule for kindergarten Edit Parent Handbooks accordingly Order supplies Help maintain compliance according to state licensing regulations

Requirements:

Experience in administration preferred but not required Enthusiasm for outdoor early childhood education

Hours:

3 days per week (TBD) 8:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Westbrook School is closed during the summer months and school breaks. Administration works from mid August - end of June.

Compensation is offered on an hourly basis.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a COVER LETTER AND RESUME to Meghan Huszagh, at info@westbrooknatureschool.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Professional development assistance Retirement plan
Work Location: In person