Receptionist

Description

St. Thomas More Catholic School is seeking a friendly, organized, and dependable Part-Time Receptionist to serve as the welcoming first point of contact for our students, families, staff, and visitors.

The Receptionist plays an important role in creating a warm, professional, and safe environment for our school community. This position requires someone who enjoys working with people, communicates well, can manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable working in a busy school setting.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist students, parents, staff, visitors, and vendors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and respond to general inquiries.
• Monitor the school’s front entrance and assist with visitor check-in and school security procedures.
• Assist parents and families with questions, requests, and routine school needs.
• Receive and distribute mail, deliveries, and other materials. 
• Maintain accurate records and assist with routine office tasks.
• Support attendance procedures, including documenting absences and communicating with families as needed.
• Assist with student sign-in/sign-out and other student-related office procedures.
• Communicate important information to teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Assist with scheduling, forms, filing, copying, scanning, and other administrative duties.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student, family, and staff information.
• Provide general support to the school office and assist with special projects and events as needed.
• Help maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional front office environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous receptionist, administrative, customer service, or school office experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Warm, welcoming, and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents, teachers, administrators, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
• Comfortable using computers, email, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and other common office technology.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work independently while also being a strong team member.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of St. Thomas More Catholic School.

Requirements

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.