Center Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Cafe HS - Indianapolis, IN 46226

The Center Assistant supports the Center Director and Assistant Center Director in the daily operations of a Head Start and/or Early Head Start preschool center. This role includes administrative support, classroom coverage, and general center operations to ensure a safe, organized, and nurturing learning environment.

• Provide clerical support to the Center Director.
• Compose or transcribe correspondence, bulletins, and memorandums.
• Collect and review enrollment forms; submit to Intake Workers daily.
• Answer phones, take messages, and transfer calls courteously.
• Sort and distribute mail; maintain visitor and delivery logs.
• Compile and submit in‑kind and volunteer forms monthly.
• Enter daily attendance into Child Plus; generate monthly reports.
• Assist Family Advocates with data entry and parent communications.
• Greet and direct visitors professionally.
• Maintain inventory logs and submit requisitions.
• Serve as designee in the absence of Center Director/Assistant Director.
• Foster emotional support and a positive classroom climate.
• Support classroom staff with arrangement and materials.
• Ensure full supervision and safety of children.
• Serve meals and snacks appropriately.
• Support curriculum implementation and classroom routines.
• Engage children intentionally to support differentiated learning.
• Participate in classroom activities and child engagement.
• Provide backup classroom coverage as needed.

At FDS, we believe in creating environments that enhance children's development and support families in meeting their self-identified goals. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

8-hour shift:
Monday to Friday

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom setting required.
• Head Start classroom experience preferred.