School Receptionist

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Part-Time Front Office Receptionist to warmly welcome parents, students, and visitors, and to support daily operations.

Ideal candidates have administrative experience, a bachelor's degree preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. The role is non-exempt, with hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven school network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous administrative experience required.
• Experience in school administrative work or student systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage front desk operations.
• Answer phones and route calls.
• Prepare and edit documents as needed.
• Monitor attendance records and sign-in sheets.
• Support front office staff.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Google Suite

Job description

Position Title: School Receptionist Department: Administration Location: Lakeside Lower School, 7633 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76123 Reports To: Director of Operations FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly, Full-time

About Great Hearts Academies Great Hearts Academies is the largest network of classical K-12 schools in the country with academies across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. With a mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, we believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally.Additional information can be found at http://www.greatheartsamerica.org/.

What does Great Hearts have to offer?

We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• Retirement Planning: Access to the Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position Summary

Part-Time Front Office Receptionist is an entry level position that offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and contribute meaningfully to a unique organization. The receptionist will welcome and interact professionally with parents, students, faculty and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents as needed.
• Answer phones.
• File and retrieve paperwork.
• Record, transcribe and store attendance documentation.
• Ensure authorized persons are retrieving students from school.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy on sign-in/sign-out sheet.
• Support front office staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required/Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

Previous administrative experience required, experience in school administrative or working with student systems is preferred.

Required/Preferred Skills

Exemplifies heart of service to others. Must exemplify professionalism and appropriate conduct for the workplace. Ability to work independently, but also comfortable interacting with individuals/groups at every level of the organization. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to grow and be part of a team. Models mission and vision of Great Hearts. Time and attendance management. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, Google Suite.

Physical Functions

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally. At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.