Receptionist

Receptionist

Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) currently has a full time position available for a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) receptionist who can effectively and efficiently oversee the front desk area, meet and greet all visitors and direct them to the proper department. Hours: 7-4 (1hr lunch) Mon-Fri.

Principal Functional Responsibilities :

• Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person's visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (verify ID, monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff; takes messages and schedules appointments.
• First point of contact for families requesting registration appointments (distributes intake packets, explains procedure, schedules appointments)
• Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
• Operate standard office equipment on a regular basis, including a fax machine, a copy machine, postage meter and a computer
• Performs general clerical support tasks including data entry and filing
• Order office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Assist with tuition collection as needed
• Handle cash box collection
• Distribute payroll checks to all location every two weeks
• Open and close the building when necessary

Nutrition Responsibilities:

• Print monthly menu and distribute to classrooms
• Facilitate classroom consumable orders from Food Service Company
• Order consumable/cleaning supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Assist Kitchen Monitor with daily tasks as needed (prepare bleach/water solution, check refrigerator temperatures, milk check)

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) - Required
• Must be warm and pleasant to co-workers and all guests upon entering the building.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in various computer programs: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, bilingual (Spanish).

Good to Have:

• Positive outgoing team player
• Polite and friendly demeanor
• Ability to multi-task
• Must love children
• Must be able to occasionally move between locations in Stamford.

Benefits:

• Generous Time Off: up to 15 vacation and 12 sick days earned per year, 3 personal days
• Federal Holidays
• Week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Weather related closings
• Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• OSHA and Mandated Reporter Training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a Background Check and Drug Test