Bilingual School Front Desk & Communications

Yinghua Academy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Yinghua Academy in Minneapolis seeks a Bilingual Receptionist to be the friendly first contact for students, families, staff and visitors. You will manage front desk operations, greet visitors, handle calls, manage sign-in/out, and support newsletters and yearbook projects with accuracy and discretion.

The role emphasizes professionalism, cross-cultural communication, and dependable teamwork in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, manage interruptions, and stay calm under pressure.
• Comfortable using office technology including phones, email, printers, and calendars.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and staff, creating a welcoming and respectful front office environment.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls; respond to general inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Manage daily student arrivals and dismissals, including sign-in/sign-out and attendance updates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front office space.
• Monitor and manage building access, including visitor check-in and safety protocols.
• Support arrival and dismissal logistics and coordinate with instructional staff as needed.
• Draft, revise, and distribute the school’s weekly family newsletter and coordinate yearbook content.
• Receive and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries promptly.
• Support front office workflows such as printing, data entry, or event support.
• Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

Bilingual Mandarin-English

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

PC

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Yinghua Academy in Minneapolis seeks a Bilingual Receptionist to be the friendly first contact for students, families, staff and visitors. You will manage front desk operations, greet visitors, handle calls, manage sign-in/out, and support newsletters and yearbook projects with accuracy and discretion.

The role emphasizes professionalism, cross-cultural communication, and dependable teamwork in a busy school environment.