K-5 School Receptionist: Welcoming Front Desk & Admin

Metter; United States; On-site; USD 18,893 - 28,047; Full time

Job summary

The K-5 Receptionist at Metter provides red carpet customer service by warmly greeting visitors, staff, and students while managing attendance records and providing administrative support. They ensure accurate record-keeping, handle calls and inquiries professionally, and support the efficient daily operations of the school.

The role requires a HS Diploma or GED, with preferred associates/technical degree and 1-3 years of related experience. The position is non-exempt and salary range listed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate/Vocational/Technical degree preferred; 1–3 years related experience preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment with red carpet customer service.
• Manage the main telephone line for the school by receiving and addressing front desk telephone calls.
• Manage visitor check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring security protocols are followed.
• Collect and enter daily student attendance data as directed by the administrative team.
• When necessary, generate and distribute daily attendance reports to relevant staff and administrators.
• Contact parents/guardians regarding student absences when necessary.
• Monitoring/entering teacher and staff daily attendance in the YOSS time tracker.
• Verify and submit monthly timesheets to the central office for pay by the established deadlines as directed by the administrative team.
• Distribute in-house and by postal mail to appropriate recipients.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely distribution and response.
• Assist in maintaining student information, including updating contacts and processing changes in address or telephone numbers.
• Assist with the onboarding and withdrawal of students in collaboration with the Registrar, as directed by the administrative team.
• Assist the Registrar in the preparation of progress reports, report cards, and honor roll lists as directed; to ensure accuracy and timely distribution.
• Assist in scanning and sending educational records to schools and state agencies when requested.
• Type letters, memos, and forms for the principal and school administration when requested.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining the office filing system.
• Take minutes during various meetings as requested.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Skills

Administrative software

Google Apps

Bookkeeping

Georgia regulations

Confidential information

Communication

Team environment

Technology for admin tasks

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate/Vocational/Technical degree

1–3 years related experience

Tools

Infinite Campus

Job description

The K-5 Receptionist at Metter provides red carpet customer service by warmly greeting visitors, staff, and students while managing attendance records and providing administrative support. They ensure accurate record-keeping, handle calls and inquiries professionally, and support the efficient daily operations of the school.

The role requires a HS Diploma or GED, with preferred associates/technical degree and 1-3 years of related experience. The position is non-exempt and salary range listed.