Front Desk Receptionist

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is seeking a Front Desk Representative to provide a welcoming receptionist presence and manage visitor sign-in, inquiries, and calls. The role supports campus administrators and ensures smooth daily operations.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate attendance, and organized records, with responsibilities spanning communication with parents, staff, and leadership while upholding school policies.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and instructional strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, professional welcome to all visitors and ensure proper sign-in.
• Direct incoming calls and forward messages to staff and administration.
• Serve as a resource for parents regarding schedules, events, and inquiries.
• Monitor main entrance, verify identification, and issue visitor badges for campus security.
• Assist with coordinating safety drills and act as central communications hub during emergencies.
• Follow district policies and OSHA standards as outlined in employee handbook.
• Manage daily student attendance, late sign-ins, and early dismissals.
• Handle student record requests and maintain organized filing systems.
• Monitor office supplies and coordinate with operations for ordering.

Skills

Proven communication and instructional

Excellent oral and written

Excellent organizational

Work authorization in the U.S.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016

NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018

US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024

National Charter School, 2020

College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024

College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024

Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022

100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025

100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Front Desk Representative

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide a warm, professional welcome to all visitors, ensuring they are properly signed in accordance with district safety protocols
• Direct incoming calls to the appropriate departments and take detailed messages for staff and administration.
• Serve as a resource for parents regarding school schedules, events, and general inquiries.
• Monitor the main entrance, verify identification, and issue visitor badges to maintain a secure campus
• Assist in coordinating school safety drills and serve as a central communication hub during emergency situations
• Follow all Board policies and OSHA standards as outlined in the School Employee Handbook
• Manage daily student attendance, late sign ins, and early dismissal
• Handle student record requests and maintain organized filing systems for administrative documents
• Monitor office supply levels and coordinate with the Director of Operations for ordering as needed.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent;
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;