Front Office Receptionist - EAMS

Front Office Receptionist East Alexander Middle School – Hiddenite, North Carolina (2026-2027 School Year) Position Type: Full‑Time General Statement of Job The receptionist serves as the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors. This position creates a welcoming and professional office environment while supporting the daily operations of the school. Duties include answering phones, greeting visitors, assisting students, managing office communications, maintaining records, and providing clerical support to administrators and staff. The role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced school environment while fostering positive relationships with students, families and the community. Required Qualifications Associate degree or higher preferred, or strong related experience. Valid North Carolina state driver’s license. Eligibility to obtain a CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Employees unable to obtain the required endorsements may be recommended for dismissal. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greets and assists students, parents, and visitors to the school. Utilize the interoffice phone system and answer phone, distribute mail, copy, file, etc. Collect, sort, and organize information going to and coming from staff. Assist with bus logistics, and with Beginning of Year/End of Year checklists. Coordinate and schedule repairs for office equipment. Order and maintain supplies for the office and staff. Maintain suspension documentation. Additional Duties Perform other related tasks as assigned by the administrator. Drive a daily bus route or substitute for a driver when requested by the principal or designee. Essential Knowledge and Abilities Professionalism and confidentiality regarding all matters and information. Adaptability to perform under stress in emergency situations. Strong interpersonal skills and patience for working with teachers, parents, students, and staff. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, and counseling terminology. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, etc. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The abilities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education