Receptionist

Dayspring Head Start; Maryland; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Dayspring Head Start is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist in the United States to provide friendly, professional service to families and staff. The role supports daily operations, manages phone lines, schedules appointments, and maintains a welcoming front desk environment to uphold the program's mission of child development and family support.

The ideal candidate will have proven front desk or customer service experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a front desk or customer service role.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, parents, and staff with professionalism and warmth.
• Manage multi-line phone systems, directing calls appropriately.
• Maintain organized front desk operations, including filing and data entry.
• Provide administrative support to staff as needed.
• Handle inquiries regarding the program and provide information to families.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars for staff members.
• Ensure the front desk area is welcoming and well-maintained.
• Assist with additional clerical tasks as required.

Skills

Front desk experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Bilingual (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Dayspring Head Start is a high-quality, comprehensive child developmental program dedicated to nurturing children aged three to five and supporting their families. Our mission is to foster a safe and encouraging environment where every child can thrive socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.

Summary

We are seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to join our team in providing exceptional support to our families and staff at Dayspring Head Start in the United States. This role is vital in ensuring smooth operations at our front desk, contributing significantly to our mission of fostering child development and family support.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, parents, and staff with professionalism and warmth.
• Manage multi-line phone systems, directing calls appropriately.
• Maintain organized front desk operations, including filing and data entry.
• Provide administrative support to staff as needed.
• Handle inquiries regarding the program and provide information to families.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars for staff members.
• Ensure the front desk area is welcoming and well-maintained.
• Assist with additional clerical tasks as required.

Qualifications* Proven experience in a front desk or customer service role.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.
• Experience in office management or clerical roles is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Company Description

Dayspring Head Start is a high quality, comprehensive child developmental program for children three to five years of age and their families. The program is designed to address the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each and every child in the program by providing a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore their environments. Dayspring Head Start realizes that in order to assist the child with these issues that it must provide an arena where the entire family can be supported and their needs can be addressed