Front Desk Receptionist - Immediate Opening

Missisquoi Valley School District (Formerly Franklin Northwest Supervisory Union; Swanton (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Missisquoi Valley Union High/Middle School in Swanton, VT, is seeking a split‑shift Front Desk Receptionist for the school year. You will be the friendly face who greets students, families and staff, handles phones, and supports office tasks with discretion.

The position follows the school schedule (9:30am–5:30pm), is union-backed and year‑long within the school calendar (182 days), with benefits. Hourly pay ranges from $19.65 to $34.25, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience answering phones and assisting students and families.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google platforms.
• Comfort with posting dates to the school website and maintaining calendars.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet visitors in a friendly manner.
• Assist students and families with office tasks.
• Manage school calendar and post dates to the website.
• Generate student data reports for colleagues and state agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Google platforms

Excel

PowerSchool

Data reporting

Tools

PowerSchool

Excel

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Front Desk Receptionist - Immediate Opening

Missisquoi Valley School District (Formerly Franklin Northwest Supervisory Union Missisquoi Valley Union High/Middle School - Swanton, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Missisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School has an opening for a split-shift, school year, Front Desk Receptionist.

This position is one of the faces and voices of our school. You will be the first person who is seen by students and school community members as they enter our school. You will be one of the primary people answering our phone, and most importantly the friendly face to assist our students and families with their office needs!

The position will bridge school day and afterschool program hours, working 9:30am - 5:30pm. This is a union, school year only position, working 182 days per year and paid only for the days worked plus 8 holidays. This position works up to 37.5 hours per week following the school year calendar, with excellent benefits. Pay scale placement ranges from $19.65 - $34.25 per hour based on experience.

The ideal candidate will:

• Love serving children and families!


• Have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. You will be answering phones and doors, interacting with students, parents, community members and school personnel along with various agencies and state officials.


• Exhibiting a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is paramount.


• Have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and possess the ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.


• Possess an ability to work well with others while taking appropriate initiative to manage tasks effectively and on time. Candidate must be able to prioritize workload in a busy office.


• Have a strong technology background; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google platforms and the ability to quickly learn other school-data programs. Candidate will be responsible for generating student data reports for colleagues, and various state agencies and will often use Excel, PowerSchool and Google. Candidate will help maintain the school calendar and will post important dates and information to School Website and other informational systems.

"In matters related to employment, the school district does not permit or condone discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/civil union status, HIV status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal or State Law. EOE"\

Job Details

Job ID: 5985107

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lorelei Tougas


• 100 Thunderbird Drive


• Swanton, Vermont 05488


• Phone: [phone] x126


• Fax: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

Welcome to Missisquoi Valley Union High/Middle School

MVU is located in a beautiful northern Vermont country setting, one hour from Montreal, on the shores of Lake Champlain and within 45 minutes of two major ski resorts.