Summary

Our beloved administrative super hero is moving this summer so we are seeking a very special human to support this little school as we grow and become a model for early education. This multifaceted job is perfect for a person who loves working with children, has experience with communications, financials, administration, management, and community driven work. The person ensures that our classrooms, partnerships and business runs smoothly while keeping focused on our overall mission, values, and most importantly the people in the process. You can learn more about our school at http://www.evolveearlylearning.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.evolveearlylearning.com.

An ideal candidate would be someone who can see the big picture and the tiny details. They would need to be able to listen and be a people person while remaining task oriented. Job will include ample training. Position is for full-time summer to start with option for full year contract for the right person.

Position can begin as soon as May 1st.

Duties

Specifically, responsibilities would include:

• Support the director to meet and document our NC Licensure Compliance, Tuition Subsidy, Food Program agreements each month. Keep and report the data with support from staff.
• Documentation and Filing
• Systems
• Scheduling
• Enrollment
• Fire Drills/Safety Checks
• Subsidy System- attendance/reporting
• Childcare Rules Compliance Licensure
• Sanitation Compliance
• Billing via Brightwheel App

• Develop, Nurture Celebrate relationships with prospective parents, teachers, volunteers, donors, and Community Members, and students.
• Manage and operate Brightwheel- messaging/attendance
• Enrollment Process:
• Interest - http://www.evolveearlylearning.com/parents" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.evolveearlylearning.com/parents
• Tours
• Enrollment
• Paperwork/Communication
• Community Volunteers and Substitutes

• Support the Director with office, human resources, and business management tasks such as preparing for events, marketing, creation of newsletters or other documents, etc.
• Work with staff to support their daily flow and the school as a whole, examples- managing lost and founds, doing dishes some days, cleaning up after snacks at times, supporting a child in the bathroom, giving a break, standing in when staff are out
• Overall Preschool Logistical and Administrative Duties including Secretarial, Reporting, Shopping, Food Organizing
• Communication and Answering Phones and Emails
• Keeping up with Birthdays and special events
• Weekly/Monthly/Yearly Calendar and tasks
• Organize encourage strong communication collaboration with staff, board, parents, community, and students biweekly through regularly scheduled feedback opportunities like Free Coffee Fridays, Sweet Moments- Chocolate fueled- standing check-ins, Mindful Minutes, and Lunch with Leadership.
• Co-create a positive work environment by ensuring all voices are heard. Connecting with the community, volunteers, parents, and our staff each week to harvest ideas and needs.
• Work where it is needed. Sub in the classroom, do dishes, fix something, clean a toilet, wait with a sick kid, listen to an upset coworker, hold space for an angry parent, try something new. These are all parts of the job that sound difficult but they are what build trust and partnership with staff and families.

Requirements

Applicable Experience:

• Working multiple years in a preschool environment
• Board or Advisor, Administrative, Classroom, or parent experience
• Supervising and caring for multiple children at the same time.
• Leadership and/or management of logistics, finances, and compliance in education or another field. All business experience considered.
• Working with children, parents, or other groups as a leader in service and advocating for their best interest.
• Co-creating in ethical, respectful, compassionate and without judgment while working with people from all backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience working with multi-racial or marginalized groups to ensure justice, peace, and compassion and collaboration.
• Creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, experiences, and relationships.

Skills:

• Ability to create systems that increase productivity and decrease paperwork.
• Comfortable with technology, Google Drive, Calendars, Social Media, Excel, data entry, basic word processing, and content creation ideal.
• Flexibility in the work environment and daily routine.
• Self-starter who sees solutions and opportunities for collaboration.
• Be a motivator, mentor, and an active member of our community.
• Ability to express Evolve's vision and impact to potential stakeholders.
• Financial planning, fundraising, and a bonus.

Education: Although a bachelor's degree in a related field is ideal we will consider individuals with experience in the place of education.

Has or willing to work towards onsite Child Care Administrator credentials:
(1) shall have a Level II NCECAC9 or its equivalent; AND
(2) completed 18 semester hours in ECE/CD1 (not including NCECAC9 coursework or hours earned in the A.A.S. degree); AND EITHER (A) 3 years of full-time verifiable work experience in an early childhood center teaching young children; OR (B) 3 years of administrative experience; OR (C) 3 years of a combination of both

Nice To Haves

Ethos of Evolve:
As an Evolve Early Learning Ambassador, I...

• possess an inner commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children and advocate for social, environmental, educational, and economic justice for all beings.
• model and practice self-compassion and community-care, positive participation, clear communication, problem-solving leadership skills, and kindness to the best of my ability.
• appreciate and honor the interdependence of our planet, it's creatures, and it's people
• express my feelings, talents, and perspectives and connect to my inner motivations
• participate in training to ensure safety, support, and cultural responsiveness at the highest level. (Including background check, pre-camp training days, and in-real-time training and support.)
• can comfortably move with young children- lift up to 40lbs, bend and sit on the floor, run 100 yards, walk up to a mile, and actively and mindfully supervise and support children.
• chose to be present each day to co-create safe, supportive, nurturing, and responsive environments, experiences, and relationships.
• understand that flexibility and taking risks is necessary to innovate contribute to the unfoldment of safe and stimulating learning
• understand that cooperation and communication is necessary to thrive contribute to listening and leading

Can uphold our values: Safety and Love, Courage Justice, and Joy Gratitude

This job is best if you to live within 20 minutes of the school in West Asheville, NC. This is due to inclement weather days needing to be able to get to school. We do not provide any moving stipend. Asheville has an affordable housing problem so hoping to find someone who already lives in town but we might be open to savvy transplants.

Benefits

Pay Scale: $15-18/hr- Hourly, training starts at $15/16

Terms: 35-40 hrs/wk, 90-day trial, year-round - 12-month contract
(About 236 Student Days, Incentives: 5 Paid Vacation Days, 5 Sick Days, Direct Primary Care doctor, Childcare Discount, Bonuses)

Incredible Team, Often people say it is the best place they ever worked.
Training, Coaching, Support

Supported by: The Advisor and the Director/Business Owner
Supports: staff, admin., teachers, parents, children, community members, and volunteers.