Front Office Receptionist (Part-Time)

Position Summary

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)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Front Office & Customer Service

• 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
   

Student & Family Support

• 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
   

Administrative & Clerical Support

• 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
   

School Operations Support

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• 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
   

Preferred

• Previous experience in a school, office, or customer-service setting
   
• Familiarity with student information systems, Infinite Campus
   
• Bilingual skills a plus
   

Physical & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with frequent interaction with students, staff, and visitors
   
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform standard office tasks throughout the workday

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of background check and fingerprinting per state and school policy

Salary

• Starting rate is $16/hr

Salary : $16