Childcare Administrative Assistant - New York City

Vivvi Early Learning
New York, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mission-driven professionals with administrative experience in early childhood education working in New York City.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with administrative experience in early childhood settings and a passion for mission-driven work
    — “1–2+ years of administrative experience in an early childhood, school, or education setting”
  • Individuals who value professional development and are open to onboarding new staff
    — “Assist in onboarding new staff and supporting professional development initiatives”

Things to consider

  • Full-time availability is required, with occasional afternoon hours flexibility
    — “Are available full-time and open to occasional flexible scheduling (including afternoon hours)”
  • Must be based in or willing to relocate to New York City
    — “applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NY”
  • CPR/First Aid certification is mandatory or must be obtained quickly
    — “Are CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to become certified)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing compliance and health/safety protocols in early education settings
    — “Support the daily operations of the center, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards”
  • Emphasize your ability to build and maintain inclusive, welcoming environments with families and staff
    — “Build strong relationships with families, staff, and children to foster a welcoming, inclusive center culture”
  • Showcase your adaptability and responsiveness to dynamic school environments
    — “highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive to the needs of a dynamic school environment”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • daily operations management
  • health and safety compliance
  • staff communication
  • family relationship building
  • educational philosophy implementation
Typical background
childcare administrationearly childhood education

Skills & requirements

Required

Childcare AdministrationEarly Childhood EducationHealth And Safety ComplianceStaff CommunicationFamily Relationship BuildingEducational Philosophy ImplementationStaff OnboardingProfessional DevelopmentChildcare Center OperationsCpr/first Aid Certification

Preferred

Early Childhood Education Degree

Stack & domain

Cpr/first AidChildcareAdministration

About the role

Original posting from Vivvi Early Learning via Greenhouse

Who We Are

Vivvi is not your typical daycare! We’re reinventing child care and early learning for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join the Vivvi community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

About The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and organized Childcare Administrator to join our leadership team and help ensure the smooth daily operations of our vibrant early childhood center. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is ready to make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators.

As a Childcare Administrator, you will:

Support the daily operations of the center, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards

Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling, attendance tracking, enrollment documentation, and staff communication

Build strong relationships with families, staff, and children to foster a welcoming, inclusive center culture

Collaborate with educators and the Head of School to implement our inquiry-based, child-centered philosophy

Assist in onboarding new staff and supporting professional development initiatives

Step into classrooms as needed to provide support and maintain continuity of careApply Today If You:

Are available between the hours of 10am-7pm

Have 1–2+ years of administrative experience in an early childhood, school, or education setting

Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive to the needs of a dynamic school environment

Communicate clearly and kindly with families, children, and colleagues

Are available full-time and open to occasional flexible scheduling (including afternoon hours)

Are CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to become certified)

Are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Hold or are working toward a degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required)

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our Assistant Teachers and Center Floaters compensation rates are $20-$26 per hour based on level of education and experience. Full time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, accrued PTO and commuter benefits. 

Child-Centered Approach: Our educators facilitate each child’s success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here https://vivvi.com/programs

State-of -the-Art Facilities: Our campuses are purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery.

Employee Development: We offer financial support for ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, as well as robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback. We also love to promote from within and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve their career goals at Vivvi!

To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NY. Candidates must also possess independent US work authorization.

Physical demands of this position include but are not limited to sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact hr@vivvi.com. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. 

Source: Vivvi Early Learning careers (Greenhouse)

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