Program Assistant

TITLE : Program Assistant

DEPARTMENT : Early Childhood Services

LOCATION(S) : Mount Eden Child & Family Care Center; 1501 Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY

REPORTS TO : Site Director

SALARY RANGE : $39,990.19-44,218.43 (benefits include life insurance, 401k plan and vacation, personal and sick time-off)

DATE : December2025

SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for administrative and program support services for the Early Childhood Programs. This position includes eligibility, recruitment, selection and attendance efforts to maintain full funded enrollment for all program options. For the start-up phase for 2 years this will be an evolving position. Interim roles and responsibilities will be adjusted, and this position requires an individual to be flexible. Job responsibilities will be revisited once all center-based sites are up and running.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Associate Degree, or BA Degree in Business Administration or related field required
• Excellent oral & written communication skills, some administrative experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently & collaboratively
• Well-developed organizational skills including the ability to multi-task & manage time effectively
• Able to create, maintain and manage internal record-keeping on an ongoing basis
• Experience working with and knowledge of community resources, preferred
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families
• Ability to use public transportation and travel independently
• Proficient computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel Well-developed organizational skills including the ability to multi-task & manage time effectively
• Able to create, maintain and manage internal record-keeping on an ongoing basis in collaboration with fiscal department
• Strong desire to gain working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards & other fiscal requirements (local / state)
• Meet all employee health requirements in Head Start Performance Standards / Head Start Act 2007
• Bilingual English / Spanish Preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :

HOW TO APPLY :

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

No phone calls, please.

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)