The Eliot-Pearson children's school is the laboratory-demonstration school affiliated with the Eliot-Pearson department of child study and human development at Tufts University. The school serves as a model and demonstration facility, providing a training and observation site for new and experienced teachers and a research facility for faculty and supervised students. The children's school enrolls approximately 69 children. It has preschool and kindergarten to first grade classes.

The School Coordinator works closely with the Director and the administrative team to plan, coordinate and monitor school and fiscal operations, including overseeing admissions and enrollment processes, open house and admissions school visits. The School Financial Coordinator will:

• Monitor and support daily operations, policies and procedures, children and staff files and reports, licensing requirements, maintaining, and updating records and documentation of compliance with EEC regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards.
• Monitor the budget, inflow, expense accounts, tuition accounts, and staff and family contracts.
• Support the school’s marketing, communication, and outreach, as well as local, global, and special collaborations or projects.
• Supervise the front desk staff in providing support to the administrative team.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by an Associate Degree with 4+ years of experience, OR a Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with teachers, staff, helping professionals, children and families
• Strong written communication skills
• Demonstrated respect for a diverse and inclusive group of staff, children and their families
• Can work collaboratively and effectively in a team; shows flexibility and adaptability
• Can build positive relationships with parents and extended families of children attending Eliot-Pearson Children's School
• Can respond effectively to varied challenges presented each day
• Can use technology to perform tasks efficiently and effectively; familiar with Macintosh and PC platforms software (Microsoft word, Excel, Appleworks or MS Publisher, iPhoto and other digital imaging programs)
• Highly organized; can handle several different projects at once, set priorities, and ask for help; effectively manage files, schedules, timelines, and deadlines
• Ability to work independently under pressure and handle confidential materials
• Experience or demonstrated interest in data management and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a university setting and under the Director
• More than 2 years of related experience
• Experience in office management, creating budgets, and managing finance accounts
• Experience in working at a childcare center
• Knowledge of MA State License and National Accreditation Requirement

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

This position is expected to be on campus 5 days per week, with remote work during School year breaks (winter break, February break, and April break). The use of vacation time is encouraged during August when the Children's School is closed.

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