Temporary Front Office Assistant & Receptionist

Temporary Front Office Assistant & Receptionist

Title: Front Office Assistant & Receptionist

Reports to: Head of School

Status: Non-exempt Full-time TEMPORARY UNTIL 12/18/2026

Pay Rate: $23-$26 per hour

We are looking for a friendly organized and dependable Front Office Assistant & Receptionist to join our school community until December 18 2026. As the first point of contact for students families staff and visitors this person plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people is comfortable managing multiple priorities and brings a positive solutions-oriented approach to their work. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a school community and helping keep daily operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Welcome students families and visitors while helping maintain a friendly professional and secure front office.
• Answer phones respond to inquiries manage visitor check-ins and support communication throughout the school.
• Track daily student attendance communicate with families and assist with maintaining accurate and confidential student records.
• Provide administrative support to faculty and staff including daily mail copying filing purchasing and coordinating supplies.
• Support school programs events and other daily logistics as needed.
• Provide backup support to the School Nurse when she is out of the office.
• Help maintain an organized and welcoming main office while collaborating with colleagues on schoolwide projects and activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree preferred.
• At least one year of administrative office or customer service experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a warm and professional approach.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfort with office technology and digital systems; experience with Blackbaud or similar student information systems is a plus but a willingness to learn is equally valued.
• Ability to exercise good judgment maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• A flexible proactive and collaborative mindset with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $23-$26 per hour

This position is not eligible for benefits other than those required by the state of California.

Why Join Us

Our front office is at the heart of our school community. We value people who enjoy building relationships supporting others and contributing to a positive school experience for students families and colleagues. If you are someone who takes pride in being helpful organized and welcoming we would love to hear from you!

ADA Requirements:

Marin Primary & Middle School is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

For the purposes of the ADA the Primary Responsibilities listed are essential job functions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom work environment with typical classroom noise and other disruptions
• Both sitting and standing are required during a regular work day
• Normal vision and hearing abilities are required to interact with students parents faculty and staff and with school equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to turn bend and reach
• Ability to move oneself around the campus
• Ability to drive to other locations for meetings conferences etc.
• Position requires adaptability analyzing assessing calculating decision making dependability good judgment reading memorizing social skills speaking multitasking and writing

To apply please submit your cover letter resume and a list of all previous school or educational institution employers including city and state in accordance with CA SB 848

MP&MS is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment based on qualifications and merit regardless of religion race sex marital status pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age color national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military service status or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment hiring training promotion compensation benefits and other conditions of employment. MP&MS also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and for employees who request an accommodation for pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

Required Experience:

Junior IC