School Office Secretary & Front Desk – 10-Month Contract

Wayne Hills Preschool Center; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Waynesboro Public Schools Wayne Hills Preschool Center in Waynesboro, Virginia, seeks a Front Office Secretary/Receptionist starting January 2027. The role covers school office reception, attendance records, and student information system tasks in a ten-month (200 days) contract with a 7-hour day schedule.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in an educational setting; strong communication, computer, and secretarial skills are essential for day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and training in modern business office practices.
• Secretarial or related office experience, preferably in an educational setting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Receptionist for school office and front desk coverage.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, public, parents and students with information and direction.
• Prepare documents, reports and correspondence as needed.
• Complete secretarial and clerical functions accurately and promptly.
• Keep administration informed about student concerns and issues.
• Remain flexible and work well in a team environment.
• Engage in training to stay current with the student information system.
• Perform other duties to support efficient school operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Keyboarding

Office software

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Reading comprehension

Student database familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office suite

Publisher

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Waynesboro Public Schools Wayne Hills Preschool Center in Waynesboro, Virginia, seeks a Front Office Secretary/Receptionist starting January 2027. The role covers school office reception, attendance records, and student information system tasks in a ten-month (200 days) contract with a 7-hour day schedule.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in an educational setting; strong communication, computer, and secretarial skills are essential for day-to-day operations.