Lower School Front Desk Specialist

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is seeking a friendly Lower School Receptionist to provide front desk coverage on Mondays. You will welcome students, families, and visitors, manage calls, and support attendance and routine communications for the Lower School.

The role emphasizes organization and reliability, with opportunities to assist teachers with clerical tasks as time allows. The position starts August 28, 2026, in a school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; further education preferred.
• Experience in a school, office, customer service, or reception setting is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfort with Google Workspace; familiarity with Blackbaud is a plus.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Welcome students, families, employees, and visitors with a calm, friendly demeanor.
• Answer, direct, and manage incoming phone calls and front desk inquiries.
• Support attendance questions and routine office communications; assist teachers with clerical tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Reception / front desk experience

Google Workspace

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Blackbaud

Job description

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is seeking a friendly Lower School Receptionist to provide front desk coverage on Mondays. You will welcome students, families, and visitors, manage calls, and support attendance and routine communications for the Lower School.

The role emphasizes organization and reliability, with opportunities to assist teachers with clerical tasks as time allows. The position starts August 28, 2026, in a school environment.