Part-Time Receptionist (Temporary) (Bilingual English/Spanish)
About The Position
Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school dedicated to preparing scholars for college and fostering service-minded leadership through a demanding yet supportive educational environment. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma emphasizes knowledge mastery, character development, and high-quality student work. Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Alma scholars consistently outperform district peers on standardized tests and have received national recognition for their work with English Language Learners. The Receptionist is a crucial member of the team, serving as the initial point of contact for families and embodying the school's welcoming atmosphere. This role works closely with the Office Manager and Dean of Operations.
Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required (ability to read, write, speak)
- Proficient in email and digital calendars
- Ability to problem solve independently and collaboratively
- Flexible and adapts to new technologies and initiatives
- Well organized and detail oriented
Nice To Haves
- Show me the Outcomes: Filters every decision through the lens of potential impact on their class
- High Demand, High Support: Sets a high bar for self, colleagues and scholars.
- Crew: Believes that working with a diverse crew --with a range of perspectives, backgrounds and communication styles– makes us stronger. Seeks to uncover and address personal biases and structural inequities.
- It's Our Ship: Takes responsibility for the success of the school
- Challenge, Challenge: Sees difficult problems as opportunities to increase capacity and grow skills. Seeks out, and improves through, feedback.
Responsibilities
- Warmly welcome families into the school
- Manage front desk adult sign in log
- Manage front desk scholar sign in log, including tardies and dismissals
- Answer phone calls and take messages for staff
- Schedule meetings between families and staff, especially during high-volume periods like family conferences and enrollment meetings
- Support with the setup and breakdown of school events such as family conferences, professional development, and graduation ceremonies
- Adapt to tackle other day-to-day challenges in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain professional customer service during high-volume and sometimes stressful situations
Benefits
- Fully stocked supply closets for all your front desk needs
- A manager who supports you
- Paid sick and personal day
- Paid holidays
- Paid school breaks
- Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching
- Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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