Bilingual School Receptionist, Year Round

Shore Educational Collaboratives new program in Cambridge a school for children with disabilities from pre-kindergarten to age 22 is seeking an energetic dedicated and flexible professional with exemplary customer service skills willing to support a school-wide culture of respect and achievement with an appreciation of diversity. The receptionist is the first point of contact for families and students as well as a vital resource to the school community. The receptionist should always exhibit professionalism treat people with respect and be firm but compassionate in how they address the day-to-day challenges of a rigorous and purposeful school.

This position will be located at the entrance of a leased space in Cambridge so the candidate must be comfortable greeting and building professional relationships withcommunity members in addition to Shore families and staff.

This is a full-time year round position (40 hrs/week). During the summer the person in this position will potentially also support Shores administrative office or school in Chelsea.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Fulfill receptionist duties to the highest level exhibiting a pleasant and approachable demeanor and promoting cheerfulness including routing incoming phone calls and greeting visitors.
• Provide thorough and efficient service to students staff families and guests of Shore Educational Collaborative through daily interactions and routine tasks.
• Perform administrative and data entry duties; such as record and report student attendance immunizations and assist with student registration.
• Ensure office supplies are kept in stock.
• Receive and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing student communications including but not limited to attendance letters progress reports and new school year welcome packets.
• Manage common spaces to maintain appearance and functionality and use.
• Communicate withfacilities team to support staff operations needs using the work order system.
• Regularly stock and manage copier needs inventory and supplies including copier maintenance or paper requests.
• Assist in the food service ordering documentation etc.

Requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish required.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required Associates or Bachelors degree a plus.

Required Experience:

Junior IC