Receptionist (Bilingual English/Spanish)

The Receptionist Role

The receptionist is an integral part of our crew because they are often the first person who our families interact with when they walk through our doors. Our receptionist is the friendly face of the school. The receptionist works closely with the office manager and the dean of operations. Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Manage the staff break room supplies - order coffee etc.
• Schedule meetings between families and staff including at high volume times like family conferences and enrollment meetings.
• Support with set up and break down of school events like family conferences
• Adapt to tackle other day to day challenges as they come up

Who We're Looking For

We seek outstanding educators with the following qualifications:

• 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

In addition, the ideal candidate has the following competencies:

• 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.
• Oxygen Mask : Builds the kind of personal habits that support physical and mental health in order to be able to maintain consistently strong work and be a reliable colleague.
• 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 Your 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.

What You Can Expect

• Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
• Fully stocked supply closets for all your front desk needs
• A comprehensive benefits package including:
• Paid sick and personal day, as well as paid holidays, and paid school breaks
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options
• Paid parental leave and short term disability available
• Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching
• Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues

Compensation: This position is paid hourly and eligible for overtime. Starting hourly rate ranges from $20 - $24 per hour, based on prior experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.