School Office & Front Desk Assistant

Westminster Public Schools; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Public Schools is seeking a school receptionist to support daily operations at our Westminster campus. The role handles front desk duties, visitor greeting, phone coverage, registration assistance, and basic health-related student care.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, demonstrates excellent communication, customer service, and the ability to work with diverse student populations. Bilingual skills and CPR/First Aid readiness within 3 months are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to recognize safety importance; follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions.
• Bilingual desired.
• Must pass background screenings.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 3 months of hire.
• Experience with diverse populations desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students before/after school and during morning/afternoon/lunch recess.
• Performs general receptionist duties including greeting visitors, answering phones, taking messages, and assisting with registration.
• Provides care for students who are ill or require first aid and notifies parents for pickup.
• Monitors students arriving/departing by bus.
• Tracks immunization records and notifies parents of missing shots; updates records after shots are given.
• Prepares for opening of school year and assists with registration.
• Creates certificates for rewards and honors (citizenship, honor roll, etc.).
• Prepares parent communications and newsletters for teachers to send home.
• Proctors computerized testing, prepares reports, and tracks student participation.
• Maintains strong customer service and community relationship.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Oral and written communication

English skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Diversity awareness

Safety awareness

Bilingual

Background checks

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Westminster Public Schools is seeking a school receptionist to support daily operations at our Westminster campus. The role handles front desk duties, visitor greeting, phone coverage, registration assistance, and basic health-related student care.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, demonstrates excellent communication, customer service, and the ability to work with diverse student populations. Bilingual skills and CPR/First Aid readiness within 3 months are preferred.