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Pre-K Program Assistant

Wake County Smart Start is seeking a Pre-K Program Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and programmatic support to the Pre-K Department, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, supporting family and community engagement efforts, and helping to implement key program activities.

• Hiring Range: Maximum $40,336

• Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, life insurance

• Work Environment: This position is a hybrid position. The direct supervisor will define the work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Program Support:

• Process child applications and perform eligibility reviews

• Support attendance tracking and data entry

• Assist with database management, reporting, and evaluation tasks

Administrative Assistance:

• Coordinate meetings and events, prepare reports, and maintain department files

• Provide tech support for office equipment and ensure department supplies are stocked

• Update program materials and website content in collaboration with staff

Family & Community Engagement:

• Greet families, respond to inquiries, and provide general support

• Assist with community events and represent WCSS positively

• Participate in team meetings and provide backup for other admin roles when needed

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in business administration or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience

• Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with databases; Spanish fluency preferred

About Us

Wake County Smart Start (WCSS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We work to improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of childcare, preventative health and early intervention services and offer family support services-all delivered as part of a strong, diverse integrated early childhood system.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is friendly, proactive, detail-focused, and passionate about early childhood education and equity. The Pre-K Program Assistant reports directly to the Pre-K Manager.

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Visit https://www.wakesmartstart.org/about/employment/ to complete your application and view the full job description.

Wake County Smart Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $40,336.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How does your previous experience make you a good fit for this role?

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Raleigh, NC 27606 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27606

Pre-K Program Assistant Jan 2025 signed