Receptionist

Acquire4Hire; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match (up to 4%)

Generous Paid Time Off

Role specific training and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CLC is seeking a friendly bilingual receptionist to manage the front desk in Stamford, CT. You will greet visitors, screen calls, schedule appointments, and support registration processes.

The role requires a High School Diploma, proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and strong communication and organizational skills. Must be able to move between locations in Stamford and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct them to the correct location.
• Maintain office security: verify IDs, log visitors, issue badges.
• Answer and screen calls; take messages and schedule appointments.
• Serve as initial contact for registration; distribute intake packets and explain procedures.
• Receive and distribute mail, packages, and courier deliveries.
• Operate standard office equipment (fax, copier, postage meter, computer).
• Perform clerical tasks including data entry and filing.
• Order and inventory office supplies.
• Assist with tuition collection as needed; handle cash box.
• Distribute payroll checks biweekly.
• Open and close the building as required.
• Print monthly menus and distribute to classrooms.
• Facilitate classroom orders for consumables from Food Service.
• Order cleaning supplies and maintain stock inventory.
• Assist Kitchen Monitor with daily tasks (bleach solution, fridge temps).
• Keep a clean and welcoming front desk environment.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Excellent written and spoken English

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Team player

Comfort with children

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) receptionists who can effectively and efficiently oversee the front desk area, meet and greet all visitors and direct them to the proper department. This role is needed during 7am -4pm, Monday- Friday.

What You’ll Do

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (verify ID, monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff; takes messages and schedules appointments.
• First point of contact for families requesting registration appointments (distributes intake packets, explains procedure, schedules appointments)
• Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
• Operate standard office equipment on a regular basis, including a fax machine, a copy machine, postage meter and a computer
• Performs general clerical support tasks including data entry and filing
• Order office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Assist with tuition collection as needed
• Handle cash box collection
• Distribute payroll checks to all location every two weeks
• Open and close the building when necessary

Nutrition Responsibilities

• Print monthly menu and distribute to classrooms
• Facilitate classroom consumable orders from Food Service Company
• Order consumable/cleaning supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Assist Kitchen Monitor with daily tasks as needed (prepare bleach/water solution, check refrigerator temperatures, milk check)

Requirements

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) - Required
• Must be warm and pleasant to co-workers and all guests upon entering the building.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in various computer programs: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, bilingual (Spanish).
• Must love children.
• Must be able to occasionally move between locations in Stamford.
• Background check and Drug Screening

Nice To Haves

• Positive outgoing team player
• Polite and friendly demeanor
• Ability to multi-task
• Must love children
• Must be able to occasionally move between locations in Stamford.

Benefits

At CLC, we support your well-being and career with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match (up to 4%)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Role specific training and development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities

CLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace

Successful completion of background check and drug screening is required as a condition of hire.

About Us

Do you believe that high-quality early childhood education can shape a child’s future and strengthen entire communities? Are you passionate about working in a team-oriented environment where educators, healthcare providers, and family-service professionals collaborate to support every child’s growth? Are you driven to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging space where young children can learn, explore, and thrive?

If you’re a caring, dependable, and mission-driven early childhood professional, you may be a great fit for our team at CLC.

Established in 1902, CLC is the second-largest not-for-profit provider of Early Childhood Education in Connecticut. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing high-quality early childhood education and care programs for all families. Serving over 700 children across Early Head Start, Head Start, Child Development, and School Readiness programs in Stamford, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment for teachers and staff

To learn more about CLC please visit our website: http://www.clcfc.org/