Front Office Manager (Maternity role)
We are looking for a Front Office Manager with Early Childhood experience to join our friendly preschool with an Exceeding rating. This is a Maternity role for 12-18 months.
Everlearn Preschool Prestons is an 83 place preschool. The preschool licensed as Long Day Care service by the NSW Department of Education and is overseen by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
The preschool consists of 83 daily places for children aged 2-6 years. The aim of Everlearn Preschool is to provide a high quality child care and preschool service that exceeds the needs of the families in our community. We work in collaboration with parents and the community in the care and education of their children at the most important stage of their development - the early years.
At Everlearn Preschool we provide a safe and welcoming environment. Our high quality educational programs allow children to explore, experiment, imitate and ask questions to further develop their thinking and problem solving skills. We focus on the wholesome development of the individual child in a faith centred environment which nurtures each child in acquiring a love for learning.
The role of our Front Office Manager will require the successful candidate to:
- Manage general administration
- Work in customer service both face to face and over the phone
- Liaise with parents - management - educators
- Enrol new families
- Off-board departing enrolments
- Manage enrolment change requests
- Manage billing enquiries
- Manage Centrelink information
- Conduct tours of centre
- Answer / action / directing telephone calls and emails to the centre
- Manage ordering
- Maintain up-to-date medical information, medicines, records etc
- Manage Archiving
- Manage Filing
- Complete Data Entry
The role requires a minimum of 6 hour work days, 3 to 3.5 days a week with the candidate having flexibility to work at different times when needed. However the role also allows flexibility for a parent to balance work hours and school drop-offs / pick-ups.
Our team has a strong focus on supporting the children and families in our local community and we are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable person to join us.
Experience in IT and customer service is preferred but not a requirement for this role.
Experience in early education with a Certificate III or higher qualification would also be highly regarded.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: 61 Dalmeny Drive, Prestons 2170
About Everlearn Preschool
At Everlearn we often have positive comments from Principals and teachers that the graduates of our preschools are confident, independent and brave when they start primary school.
At Everlearn we pride ourselves on the positive and encouraging environment that we create for children. Our educators praise effort and applaud courage when children try something new. All mistakes are considered an opportunity to learn and grow and efforts are praised. Our educators have a wealth of knowledge and understanding of children's development and provide constructive support so that the children can develop competency in different skills through practise and lots of encouragement.
The educators also provide opportunities for children to speak in front of each other so that they gain confidence in speaking to a group.
All our educators model positive language and spend quality time with the children, building a rapport and understanding of each child's abilities and interests because children who feel safe, calm and confident in their environment are ready to learn and reach their potential.
