Part Time Front Desk Receptionist

Part-Time Front Desk Receptionist

Love working around kids Have an upbeat and positive perspective Enjoy building relationships that will last a lifetime You might be just who we are looking for!

At The Child Development Center we are searching for an energetic detail-oriented and positive Part Time Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. We are a non-profit NAEYC accredited and 4 Star Texas Rising Star preschool located in Southwest Austin. As a Front Desk Receptionist you will be the first point of contact for parents visitors and staff embodying our commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education.

This is a part-time non-exempt position. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 6:45am - 10:00am.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $17.00 per hour commensurate with education and experience
• As this is a part-time position it is not eligible for health insurance or retirement benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization
• Supportive work environment
  

The ideal candidate should:

• Must be able to work Monday - Friday 6:45 am - 10:00 am.
• Have a passion for creating a warm welcoming and safe environment for our children families and staff.
• Have a positive attitude and friendly demeanor!!
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be a team player and demonstrate flexibility
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Have ability to handle multi-line phone systems
• Have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel and be able to learn new software programs
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and reliability
• Have excellent phone etiquette and customer service
• Possess a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills
• Have knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Be willing to learn new things and take on new tasks as needed

Duties Include:

• Answer and direct phone calls take messages and relay information
• Greet and welcome families and visitors in a warm friendly and professional manner
• Support clerical tasks such as filing and maintaining records
• Follow safety procedures in admitting visitors to the building
• Monitoring building security and adhering to all safety protocols
• Display sound judgment in daily decision making and in emergency decision making
• Assist in operational and facilities duties as needed including cleaning stocking inventory preparing snacks
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of common areas
• Help coordinate substitute teachers when needed
• Maintain a neat and comfortable reception area
• Provide support for various departments as needed

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 years of administrative or receptionist experience
• Proficiency in multi-phone line systems
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to sit stand and/or move around for prolonged periods of time
• Must pass a state-run criminal background check

If you would like to be part of this fun-loving dynamic group please apply using the link below:

Circle C Child Development Center: Circle C Child Development Center has been a cornerstone of the community since 1994 offering nationally recognized preschool programs with a focus on individualized education. As a private not-for-profit organization we are dedicated to providing a safe and enriching environment for children from infancy through Pre-K.

Experience:

Junior IC