Front Office Receptionist PT
About The Position
The Front Office Receptionist serves as the welcoming face and central communication hub of the school. This role supports a safe, organized, and professional front office environment by greeting students, families, staff, and visitors; managing front-office communications; and providing essential administrative support to school leadership and office staff. This position follows a school-year–based schedule with reduced summer hours, making it ideal for candidates seeking consistent part-time employment aligned with the academic calendar. Work Schedule August–May: 28–32 hours per week, Monday–Friday June–July: Up to 20 hours per week Daily schedule to be determined by school needs (typically during school office hours)
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills with a calm, professional demeanor
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain organized in a busy school environment
- Basic computer skills (Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office) are a must
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Successful completion of background check and fingerprinting per state and school policy
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a school, office, or customer-service setting
- Familiarity with student information systems, Infinite Campus
- Bilingual skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors, maintaining a warm, professional, and welcoming presence
- Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls and messages
- Assist parents, students, and staff with general inquiries and direct more complex issues to appropriate personnel
- Manage visitor sign-in/sign-out procedures and support campus safety protocols
- Support daily student check-in and check-out procedures
- Assist with attendance-related tasks and documentation as assigned
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with families regarding routine school matters
- Maintain an organized and efficient front office
- Assist with filing, record maintenance, and document preparation
- Prepare and distribute school communications, forms, and correspondence
- Support scheduling, calendars, and appointments as needed
- Assist with ordering and maintaining front office and teacher supplies
- Enter and update information in school systems as assigned
- Collaborate with administrators and office staff to support school events and daily operations
- Provide backup support for other front office functions as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
