Child Care Receptionist

Brighthorizons; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & leave

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education benefits

Caregiver support

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Bentonville, AR seeks a Receptionist to greet families, answer calls, and support center operations. This in-person role requires professionalism, confidentiality, and excellent communication to create a safe, welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include managing front-desk inquiries, tracking attendance records, and assisting staff as needed. Must meet background checks and education requirements; 18+ with HS diploma or GED; associate

Qualifications

• Background checks required and must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome families and visitors while managing incoming phone calls and inquiries in a courteous, professional manner
• Track student attendance and ensure all files are current, confidential, and secure
• Provide support where needed throughout the center

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

In-person interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Join our Bright Horizons family as a Receptionist , where your strong communication skills and welcome presence will have a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and staff. As the first point of contact for our center or school, you will play a critical role in creating a positive, professional, and safe environment for everyone who enters our doors.

Schedule available: 9 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Friday

Responsibilities:

• Welcome families and visitors while managing incoming phone calls and inquiries in a courteous, professional manner
• Track student attendance and ensure all files are current, confidential, and secure
• Provide support where needed throughout the center

Qualifications:

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Associate degree is preferred
• Must meet all applicable federal and state requirements, which may include TB testing, physical exam, and OSHA training

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
• If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
• May lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, move, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Supervise and interact daily with children outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements
• Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
• This position requires in-person work in the Bentonville, AR area.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $12.87 - 17.37 per hour . The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Compensation: $12.87 - $17.37 / hr

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Deadline to Apply:

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference . Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federa