Front Desk Receptionist

Start Date: July 1, 2015

Advertising for Two positions (Job Share)

For a century, Shady Hill, a school of 510 students (in grades Pre-K through 8) and 90 faculty, has been a leader in progressive elementary education. The year-long central subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum.

The front desk reception area is the primary information center of the school, providing a warm welcome to all constituencies, fielding questions and serving as an important point of contact for children coming and going from school. This position reports to the Assistant to the Head of School.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Serve as a welcoming presence to children, parents, faculty, staff and visitors
• Answer the switchboard, sort mail, maintain copy machine and postage meter, coordinate mailings, create class lists, order supplies and update phone listings
• Record student attendance and maintain accurate family, faculty and staff information in the administrative database
• Coordinate daily school bus ridership lists
• Be willing to take required training in order to be able to administer medication in the absence of the school nurse
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Assistant Head of School and the Director of Inclusion and Multicultural Practice

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience with administrative applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to embrace school culture and serve as a model of caring, helpfulness and kindness to all constituencies
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently in a busy, dynamic office
• Prior administrative experience in a school or non-profit setting preferred
• Proven experience as a team player
• Strong communicator with the ability to be discreet with confidential information
• Prior experience with administrative databases helpful
• Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification

The position is being advertised as a job share. One position (A) will cover from 7:45am to 12:15pm and the other (B) from 12:15pm to 4:45pm Monday through Friday during the academic year. Each incumbent will be expected to cover for the other during sick and vacation days. The summer schedule will be 8am to 4pm and may be split between the two individuals sharing the job, or may be covered by one. Please indicate which position, A or B, you are applying for in your cover letter.

Qualified candidates should apply online at: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=13222651. Please be prepared to provide both a cover letter and resume, which will be requested in two different steps of the application process. When asked for your resume, please paste the text AND upload the original file.