Elementary School Receptionist

Colorado Springs, CO

Pay Range:

 $14.81 – $16.81 per hour (based on assigned responsibilities)

 Additional $0.75/hour for verified bilingual proficiency

Breakdown:

  • $14.81/hr – Receptionist only
  • $15.81/hr – Receptionist + Part-Time Attendance Clerk
  • $16.81/hr – Receptionist + Full Attendance Clerk

Bilingual pay applies to candidates who pass a language proficiency assessment.

Reports to: Principal

Receptionist Job Responsibilities:

  • Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.
  • Maintains security and telecommunications system.
  • Informs visitors by answering or referring inquiries.
  • Schedule school tours 
  • Maintains security by following procedures, monitoring logbook, and issuing visitor badges.
  • Responsible for answering incoming calls and emails, then directing appropriately.
  • Keeps a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Pleasant telephone manner and calm under pressure
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task comfortably
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • A proactive self-starter and someone who quickly learns new duties
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, students, and parents
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Interpersonal skills and great customer service
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) applicants a plus for our diverse population
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment and office tools for clerical duties
  • Ability to lift 20 pounds


Job Duties (but is not limited to):

  • Open office by 7:30 each morning
  • Answer phones and emails in a timely manner
  • Answer parent and student questions
  • manage and track student attendance in Infinite Campus
  • monitor, communicate, and report student truancy to the Dean
  • prepare attendance tracking and awards for presentation 
  • Locate students and pass along information
  • Collect money, write receipts
  • Provide parents with Infinite Campus support
  • After successfully completing our health training, you will -
  • Administer medication
  • Help students when sick
  • Support the JICS school nurse with obtaining student immunization and health records
  • Support administration as needed with various tasks
  • Call out and sign out students leaving for school-related activities
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Receptionist Qualifications / Skills:

  • Telephone and Basic Computer Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Listening
  • Professionalism Under Pressure
  • Customer Focus
  • Organization
  • Informing Others

Minimum work experience and education:

High School diploma or equivalent degree

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person