Front Desk Receptionist Administrative Assistant

Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier early education provider is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist & Administrative Assistant in Sioux Falls. The ideal candidate should be friendly, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with families. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing calls, and supporting the administration. This full-time position offers a collaborative culture and the chance to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Administrative or front desk experience preferred, especially in childcare, healthcare, or education.
• Must pass background screening per South Dakota childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet families, children, and visitors warmly.
• Answer phones and manage front office communications.
• Maintain security protocols and manage visitor logs.
• Assist with onboarding new families and staff.
• Support scheduling and communication for the onsite owner.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Friendly and approachable

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Front Desk Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Location: Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge Position Type: Full-time (Monday–Friday, daytime hours) Compensation: $15–$18/hour, based on experience

About Us

Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge is a premier early education and care provider opening in August 2025. As a locally owned school under the trusted Primrose brand, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional experience for children, families, and staff alike. We're seeking a warm, organized, and proactive front desk professional to be the welcoming face of our school and provide vital administrative support to our leadership team.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a happy, high-energy team player who presents themselves with professionalism, warmth, and polish, both in how they speak and how they carry themselves, to be the welcoming face of our school each day. The Front Desk Receptionist & Administrative Assistant plays a key role in creating a warm, professional, and joyful experience for families, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate genuinely loves being around children and families, brings a positive attitude to work every day, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

We value someone who is punctual, reliable, organized, and always ready to jump in and help. This role is perfect for a go-getter who enjoys variety in their day—from greeting families at the front desk to supporting the owner with administrative projects. If you’re a detail-oriented problem solver who takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a mission-driven team, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Greet families, children, and visitors with a warm and professional demeanor

Answer phones, direct calls, and manage front office communications

Maintain security protocols by managing visitor logs and entry access

Respond to parent inquiries and assist with daily questions or needs

Assist with onboarding new families, including enrollment paperwork and recordkeeping

Support new staff onboarding by preparing HR forms, documentation, and checklists

Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems for student and employee records

Track compliance items (e.g., immunization forms, background checks, staff training status)

Serve as administrative assistant to the onsite owner, supporting scheduling, communication, and follow-ups

Help coordinate school events, open houses, and staff meetings

Run occasional errands or complete special projects as needed

Ideal Candidate

Friendly, approachable, and enjoys working with children and families

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

Able to handle confidential information with professionalism

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Tech-savvy and comfortable learning school systems and tools (training provided)

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Administrative or front desk experience preferred (childcare, healthcare, or education setting is a plus)

CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Must pass background screening per South Dakota childcare licensing requirements and be able to get fingerprinted and complete all new staff childcare licensing onboarding requirements

Why Join Primrose?

Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team

Work in a beautiful, brand-new school facility

Enjoy a collaborative, supportive work culture with onsite ownership

Make a real difference in the lives of families in our community