Receptionist

Receptionist

In anticipation of having open positions for the school year 2026-2027, we are accepting applications for a Receptionist who is passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning. Come join us!

LAMB offers a unique model that provides bilingual Montessori public education to diverse, urban families in the nation's capital. Serving children in PK3 through 5th grade, LAMB is a community that is committed to children and promotes peace and equality for all.

Job Overview

The Receptionist is the gatekeeper of LAMB, providing a warm, welcoming, and inviting atmosphere for students, staff, parents, and visitors. The receptionist also completes administrative tasks and supports the administration. This is a 9:45 am to 6:00 pm position.

Essential Duties

• Provide excellent customer service to parents, staff, students, and visitors in both English and Spanish via in-person contact, telephone, and email in a fast-paced front desk setting
• Welcome visitors, manage the visitor sign-in log, and provide directions to parents, volunteers, and guests
• As part of the school's safety team, be aware at all times of all events, drills, and visitors in the building
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks which may include scheduling and maintaining records of school activities, check-in/check-out of supplies and materials, photocopying, typing, and data input, among others
• Collect funds (lunch, field trips, etc.) from parents
• Receive and distribute incoming mail and help prepare outgoing student communications
• Conduct the intake and follow-up for late arrivals and early dismissals
• Dismiss BASE students via PIKMYKID
• Support student health rooms and address emergency and non-emergency situations as they arise
• Process and distribute Kids Ride Free SmarTrip cards to students and families
• Coordinate with aftercare providers regarding pickup arrangements, confirmations, emergencies, and onboarding requirements
• Support afternoon dismissal operations by assisting with traffic flow and student departure procedures
• Serve as Administrator of Medicine (AOM) support during field trips and nurse coverage as needed
• Assist with catering logistics and event preparation for school activities
• Support fifth-grade student waiver collection and sign-out procedures for building departures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year experience performing the duties and responsibilities associated with this position
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English required
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills (Google Workspace)
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and work flexibly and collaboratively
• Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to parent, staff, and student needs and information
• Experience working in a school setting preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Director

Schedule: 12-month full-time position, from 9:45 am to 6:00 pm

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, starting from $18.40/hour. Generous benefits package includes medical insurance (health, dental, & vision), retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account (medical, dependent care, and transit), and vacation/sick leave.