After School Receptionist

Apollo After School • Washington, DC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Apollo After School is hiring an outgoing, personable, and organized Receptionist for its school-based after-school care and enrichment program in Washington, DC. The role supports the program’s daily operations by welcoming students and parents, coordinating student dismissal and pickup, controlling access to the building, and helping maintain a safe school environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. during after care and may vary depending on the assigned school. Compensation is $20 per hour. The stated starting period is the 2025–2026 school year.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Technological proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with peers as a team player.
• At least six months of previous experience in security and at least six months of previous experience in childcare.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff members, and the public.
• Problem-solving skills to identify issues and create action plans related to student security and dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Greet students and parents with a positive and engaging attitude.
• Manage student dismissal and ensure it runs efficiently.
• Manage building access so that only authorized personnel enter.
• Contact students to confirm pickup.
• Help provide a safe and secure school environment.
• Respond actively to incidents that threaten school security.
• Promptly report unusual activity that could become a safety issue.
• Communicate actively with Apollo staff members at the location.

Benefits

• Career and professional development opportunities.
• Training in relevant childcare subjects.
• Collaborative environment with schedule flexibility.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED