School Front Desk & Admin Support Specialist

The Children's Guild, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Guild DC Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a friendly Front Desk Receptionist to support daily school operations and help create a welcoming environment for students, families, staff, and visitors.

The on-site role will greet visitors, answer phones, manage records, and provide clerical support to the school team, ensuring smooth front-office functions. A High School Diploma and 1–2 years of admin experience are required, with school experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or receptionist role.
• Experience in a school or educational setting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel strongly preferred).
• Database or job-related software experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, families, and staff in a professional manner.
• Serve as the primary front-office point of contact
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the school team
• Maintain records, documentation, and reports
• Answer phones, manage correspondence, and support daily operations
• Help ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming school environment

Skills

Administrative experience

School experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Post-secondary coursework in business or office management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Database software

Job description

The Children’s Guild DC Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a friendly Front Desk Receptionist to support daily school operations and help create a welcoming environment for students, families, staff, and visitors.

The on-site role will greet visitors, answer phones, manage records, and provide clerical support to the school team, ensuring smooth front-office functions. A High School Diploma and 1–2 years of admin experience are required, with school experience preferred.