Monday Receptionist (Lower School)

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

Position Purpose

SCH Academy seeks a welcoming, organized, and dependable individual to serve as the Lower School Receptionist on Mondays throughout the school year. As the first point of contact for students, families, employees, and visitors, the receptionist helps create an inviting environment while ensuring the smooth operation of the Lower School office. The individual in this position provides front desk coverage, manages daily communications, supports students and families, and assists teachers with clerical projects as time allows. This position starts August 28, 2026.

Essential Responsibilities

I. Welcomes and Supports the School Community

• Serves as the friendly first point of contact for students, families, visitors, and employees.
• Greets visitors and assists with check-in procedures.
• Maintains a welcoming, calm, and professional presence throughout the day.
• Supports students who come to the office with questions, forgotten items, or minor needs.
• Respects the confidentiality of students, families, and employees at all times.

II. Manages the Front Office

• Answers and directs incoming telephone calls.
• Monitors the Lower School entrance and welcomes visitors.
• Assists with attendance-related question and routine office communications.
• Directs inquiries to the appropriate faculty or staff member.
• Helps ensure the office remains organized and operates efficiently.

III. Supports Faculty and Staff

• Assists teachers with copying, organizing, and other administrative tasks as time permits.
• Helps prepare materials for classroom and school events.
• Completes additional office projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in a school, office, customer service, or reception setting preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an enjoyment of working with children and families.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; familiarity with Blackbaud is a plus.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Be able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Able to move around school environments.
• Regularly use close and distance vision.
• Regularly sits, stands, walks, talks, hears, and greets visitors.
• Works at a computer for portions of the day.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and in employment as required by law.