We are looking for a dedicated Office Assistant to join our team in Newport, Rhode Island. This is a contract position that requires strong organizational skills and the ability to provide excellent support to our Head Start program. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations and delivering exceptional service to families and staff.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome parents and visitors warmly as they drop off or pick up children.<br>• Answer incoming calls professionally and provide accurate information or direct inquiries appropriately.<br>• Assist families with completing applications and ensuring all required documentation is provided.<br>• Perform data entry tasks to maintain accurate and up-to-date children’s files.<br>• Oversee attendance processes, including printing, distributing, collecting, and posting attendance records.<br>• Help teachers by preparing classroom newsletters as requested.<br>• Scan and organize documents to ensure proper recordkeeping.<br>• Carry out general clerical duties to support the program's administrative needs.

• Previous experience in receptionist or office assistant roles.<br>• Proficiency in scanning, organizing, and managing documents.<br>• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.<br>• Demonstrated ability to perform clerical tasks accurately and efficiently.<br>• Familiarity with data entry and maintaining organized records.<br>• Capable of multitasking and managing time effectively in a busy environment.<br>• Comfortable interacting with families and providing excellent customer service.

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