School Receptionist

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Portola Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Competitive Pay

Consistent Schedule

Supportive Environment

Growth Potential

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. has been engaged to fill a School Receptionist role at a private educational institution in the Palo Alto area. This full-time, onsite temporary position runs Nov 2, 2026, through Apr 9, 2027, with potential extension or conversion.

The school seeks a friendly, detail-oriented team member to welcome students and families and support daily front office operations. The role involves answering phones, greeting visitors, assisting with routine student needs, attendance support,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school or similar setting preferred.
• Reception/front office, customer service or administrative support experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational abilities and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the welcoming first point of contact for students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Answer phones, greet guests, and respond to general inquiries.
• Assist students with routine needs, minor injuries, illness and first aid per procedures.
• Support daily student attendance, arrivals, dismissals, and parent communications.
• Provide administrative support to teachers and office staff.
• Assist with school events and supervise students during lunch, recess, and activities.
• Maintain an organized, confidential front office and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a School Receptionist for a respected private educational institution in the greater Palo Alto, CA area. This welcoming organization is dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, encouraged, and empowered to succeed.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a full-time, onsite temporary opportunity beginning November 2, 2026, with an anticipated assignment through April 9, 2027, and potential for extension or permanent employment. The School Receptionist plays an important role in creating a warm, organized, and welcoming environment for students, families, faculty, and visitors. This position supports daily front office operations, assists with student needs, and helps ensure the school day runs smoothly. The ideal candidate is friendly, adaptable, detail-oriented, and genuinely enjoys working with children in a collaborative educational setting.

PERKS

Meaningful Work: Make a positive impact on students and families while supporting a welcoming and inclusive school community.

Compensation: Earn $26.00 per hour in a full-time weekday position.

Consistent Schedule: Enjoy Monday through Friday hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional additional hours for school events.

Supportive Environment: Join a close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and a student-centered approach.

Growth Potential: Gain valuable experience in a private school setting, with the possibility of an extended assignment or permanent employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the welcoming first point of contact for students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors, answering phones, greeting guests, and responding to general inquiries.

Assist students visiting the front office with routine needs, minor injuries, illness, and first aid while following established school health and safety procedures.

Support daily student attendance, arrivals, dismissals, and parent communications to help maintain smooth school operations.

Provide administrative support to teachers and office staff, including copying, preparing materials, coordinating deliveries, and assisting with school events and special projects.

Assist with student supervision during lunch, recess, playground activities, and other school functions as needed.

Maintain an organized and welcoming front office while handling confidential information with discretion and adapting to changing daily priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or similar environment is preferred, along with a genuine interest in supporting students.

Previous experience in reception, front office administration, customer service, or a related administrative support role is preferred.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to remain patient, professional, and approachable when interacting with children and adults.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Comfortable using phones, email, and common office applications; willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification as required and able to support active student supervision throughout the school day, with reasonable accommodations as appropriate.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This temporary position offers compensation of $26.00 per hour, with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Occasional additional hours may be available for special school functions.

The assignment is anticipated to run from November 2, 2026, through April 9, 2027, with approximately four weeks of scheduled school closures during Thanksgiving, winter, and other school breaks.

There is potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position based on organizational needs.

Eligible temporary employees through Scion Staffing may have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other benefits in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.