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.