WHO WE ARE
Hilltop Children’s Center is an internationally recognized school and training institute of early learning. Hilltop has been providing and promoting child-centered early education for children aged 2 to 10 for over 40 years! Drawing inspiration from the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, Hilltop’s faculty engages daily in rigorous reflective practice – collaboratively designing curriculum and environment around the emerging interests and curiosities of children, and participates in the professional development institute.
Hilltop is first and foremost, a school of inquiry – for children, families, faculty, and the ECE field. Our educators are early learning professionals dedicated to celebrating the wonders of childhood alongside children, while also deepening their practice with children through regular reflection and study. As an organization, we are committed to our vision:
To honor and trust children, engage families, and inspire educators, to create a more just and joyful world
And our mission:
To transform early childhood education through play, collaboration, and reflection; in our classrooms with children, partnerships with families, and professional development with educators.
WHO YOU ARE
Are you a rock star bookkeeper? Enjoy project management? Interested in early childhood education? Hilltop is looking for detail and systems oriented candidates who thrive in a team environment and are motivated, able to multi-task, and work well with a diverse community of faculty and families.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The most competitive candidates will have 3+ years bookkeeping experience and a bachelor’s degree. We are looking for an Operations Coordinator who will be responsible for:
Bookkeeping
Managing AP/AR
Regular reporting
Reconciliation
Payroll processing
Project Management
WA State Work Study Program
Vendors, stakeholders, and systems needed for office and facilities operation
Government child care licensing requirements
Administration
Provide office coverage as needed
Work with children and families at pick up time
Offer strategic thought leadership to the admin team
Hilltop is an equal opportunity employer, pursuing diversity and valuing what diversity brings to the workplace. Candidates of color, LGBT, men, and others are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email a job-specific cover letter, resume, and professional references, attached as a pdf, outlining your experience and education to Liddy Wendell at executive.director@hilltopcc.org.
This position requires successful background and reference checks. Position will remain open until filled.
Hilltop is an equal opportunity employer, pursuing diversity and valuing what diversity brings to the workplace. Candidates of color, LGBT, men, and others are encouraged to apply.