Child Care Receptionist
Bright Horizons•Bentonville, AR
•$13 - $17•Onsite
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for a center or school. The role manages front desk communications, supports administrative operations, helps ensure children’s safety and supervision, and builds positive relationships with families and coworkers. The position requires in-person work at an early education or preschool child care center in the Bentonville, Arkansas area. The schedule is 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks.
- Meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Meet applicable federal and state requirements, which may include TB testing, a physical exam, and OSHA training.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, moving, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds; supervising and interacting with children outdoors for extended periods in varied weather; demonstrating a full range of motion; responding appropriately to emergencies; and maintaining mental and physical alertness.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Welcome families and visitors and manage incoming phone calls and inquiries in a courteous, professional manner.
- Track student attendance and keep files current, confidential, and secure.
- Provide support where needed throughout the center.
- Work in person in an early education or preschool child care center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations to help ensure children’s safety.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
- Career development opportunities
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
