Front Office Coordinator

The Waldorf School of Lexington seeks a reliable, organized, and personable professional to coordinate the daily operations of the front office and provide administrative support to school leadership as needed. As the first point of contact for students, families, faculty, and visitors, this role requires a welcoming presence, strong communication skills, discretion in handling confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic school environment. Primary Responsibilities Greet and assist students, families, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner Answer and direct incoming phone calls Respond to the front doorbell and manage visitor access Collect, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries Serve as back-up support to the Health Office as needed Act as the primary health contact when the Health Office is not staffed Additional Responsibilities Monitor and manage the main office email inbox, responding to or directing inquiries as appropriate Track student attendance, including late arrivals and early dismissals Maintain an organized, calm, and efficient front office environment Communicate messages between students, faculty, and families Perform general administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and document preparation Provide support for school events and special projects as needed Assist with administrative projects and initiatives for school leadership and administrative departments as assigned. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the daily operations of the school Qualifications Prior experience in a receptionist, administrative, or related role preferred Experience working in a school setting is highly valued Familiarity with or interest in Waldorf education is strongly preferred Proficiency with Google Workspace and school-based systems such as Ravenna and Educate Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities throughout the day Demonstrated ability to remain calm, responsive, and professional in a busy environment Warm, friendly demeanor and the ability to build positive relationships with both children and adults Graphic design and website content management skills to support school communications preferred Physical Requirements Abilityto sitandstandforextendedperiodsthroughoutthe workday Abilitytol #J-18808-Ljbffr