Receptionist

Atlanta Classical Academy; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Priority enrollment for children

Job summary

Atlanta Classical Academy seeks a full-time Receptionist for its K-4 campus. This temporary role acts as the “Face of Atlanta Classical Academy,” greeting faculty, students, parents and guests and serving as a gatekeeper for campus security.

The position reports to the Assistant Head of School and covers an estimated term from January 19, 2027 through June 1, 2028. The successful candidate will manage arrivals, sign-ins, attendance communications, and front office coordination, ensuring safety

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in an administrative role.
• Experience in education or charter schools is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greets faculty, students, parents and guests professionally and directs them to the proper contact.
• Tracks visitors and students checking in/out for safety and accountability.
• Processes attendance notifications, excuses and reports.
• Manages front office communications with students and parents.
• Knows school activities, programs and events related to the calendar.
• Controls access, signs-in visitors and issues badges per protocol.
• Acts as on-site backup Nurse and coordinates with the School Nurse.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

RECEPTIONIST

FULL TIME

Temporary

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Classical Academy seeks a full-time Receptionist for its K-4 campus. This role is the “Face of Atlanta Classical Academy” who greets faculty, students, parents and guests and acts as “the gatekeeper” and critical member of the campus security team. This position reports to the Assistant Head of School. This is a temporary position with an estimated employment term of

January 19, 2027 through June 1, 2028.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greets all incoming students, families, and guests respectfully and professionally, determining their needs, checking scheduled appointments, and directing them to the proper person
• Tracking of visitors and students checking in and out to ensure accountability for safety evacuations
• Process attendance notifications, excuses, and reports
• Acts as the conduit for routine and emergency front office communications with students and parents
• Is knowledgeable and current on school activities, programs, and events related to the school calendar
• Answers door with remote access and/or in person, admits visitors, requires all visitors to identify themselves and sign-in; provides appropriate visitor passes and badges following school protocol
• Acts as the on-site backup Nurse, creating documentation, and coordinating with the School Nurse
• Assisting with carpool, summer office coverage, and other shared schoolwide duties

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three or more years of experience working in an administrative capacity required
• Experience working in education or a charter school system is strongly preferred but not required

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Why Atlanta Classical Academy?

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

About Atlanta Classical Academy:

Atlanta Classical Academy is an open-enrollment, public charter school open to students who reside within the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school opened in 2014 with grades K – 8, and has added a grade each year as students have advanced. It is now a K – 12 academy. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference.

Atlanta Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer.

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