Receptionist

Young World Physical Education; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

School vacations

Health benefits

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a dedicated Receptionist for the Christa McAuliffe Charter School in Framingham, Massachusetts. This role involves greeting visitors, handling communications, and providing administrative support amidst a dynamic school environment.

The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage various responsibilities effectively. We welcome applicants who thrive in an engaging educational setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with families, visitors, students.
• Previous experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet all visitors and direct them.
• Respond to visitor requests appropriately.
• Maintain visitor logs and assist with data entry.
• Control and monitor entry to the building.

Skills

Customer service skills

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in Spanish

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PowerSchool

Google Suite

Job description

Receptionist - Public Charter Middle School

Christa McAuliffe Charter School, Framingham, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5689169

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a receptionist, your major responsibilities include reception and communications with students, families, and visitors. Administrative support as needed. This individual must have strong communication skills and “soft skills” with the innate ability to make anyone feel welcome, to respond versus react, and to stay calm during challenging situations. There is a lot going on at the front desk of a school, so a successful receptionist is organized and develops strong systems to stay on top of the expected and unexpected on a daily basis.

MISSION

The mission of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School is to cultivate within each member of a diverse student body an intense commitment to self and community, the courage and insight to set high standards for academic and personal success, and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to achieve those standards. McAuliffe strives to build a diverse body of staff to support its diverse student culture. McAuliffe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to hiring staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all to apply.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The Christa McAuliffe Charter School is a credentialed EL Education school for 315 scholars in grades 6-8 with a hands‑on curriculum that inspires achievement through active learning, character growth, and teamwork. At McAuliffe, students take ownership of their learning, guided by creative, passionate adults who adeptly navigate the ever‑present balancing act of challenge and support. A spirit of adventure pervades the school, and the energy is seemingly boundless. The community values independence and individuality while practicing collaboration, inclusivity, and acceptance.

WHAT IS EL EDUCATION?

EL Education is a national school transformation organization operating in schools throughout the country. EL partners with schools to improve student achievement through an inquiry and project‑based approach. EL schools inspire the motivation to learn, engage teachers and students in new levels of focus and effort, and transform schools into places where students and adults become leaders of their own learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Warmly greet all visitors to the school and direct them to the appropriate place or person
• Control and monitor entry and access to the building
• Implement safety protocols for evacuations, lockdowns, and external “stay in place”
• Respond to visitor & parent/guardian requests as appropriate
• Serve as the primary contact for all school communication via phone
• Responsible for routing calls promptly and to the accurate extension/voicemail, and taking messages, as needed
• Responsible for sending direct mail and other notices that need to be sent home by the school
• Maintain student attendance, tardies, and early dismissals in the PowerSchool database, including communication with families
• Maintain visitor logs
• Sort incoming mail
• Update the PowerSchool student information system with address and student information changes as needed
• Accept mail and deliveries and route to the appropriate recipient
• Assist with data entry and special projects as needed
• Maintain a neat, welcoming & organized front desk and lobby
• Maintain a neat and organized copy and mailroom
• Assist with other administrative duties as defined by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school diploma
• Strong customer service skills required
• Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is preferred
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with families, visitors, students, faculty, and staff
• Experience working with PowerSchool or a similar student information system database
• Experience with Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc)
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Prior experience working with students in an academic or recreational setting preferred
• Detail‑oriented, excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
• Positive energy and the ability to be a strong role model for students
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Must be able to move about the school building to assist visitors, staff, and/or students
• Must be able to lift/move materials up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with visitors, students, staff, and parents in person, on the phone, and digitally

COMPENSATION

Salary range is $40,000 - $45,000 per year, depending on experience.

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Full-time, 190 days/year, with benefits, and paid holidays and school vacations

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Christa McAuliffe Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Receptionist

Contact Information

• Gary Alpert , Director of Admissions and Community Outreach
• 139 Newbury St.
• Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
• Phone: 508‑879‑9000
• Email: [e-mail]