Warm Front Desk & Admin Assistant — Weekdays

The Goddard School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

The Goddard School of Charlestown is seeking a friendly Front Desk Associate to provide administrative support and create a warm, professional first impression for families, children, staff, and visitors.

The role is part-time (approx. 25–30 hours/week), Monday–Friday, with scheduled shifts of 9:00 AM–3:00 PM or 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. You will manage calls, greet visitors, assist with inquiries, and keep records organized.

Qualifications

• Previous front desk, receptionist, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable performing data entry and using computers.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing incoming phone calls.
• Greeting families, visitors, and prospective families in a friendly, professional manner.
• Assisting with general questions and directing inquiries to the right team.
• Data entry and maintaining accurate records; filing and scanning documents.
• Receiving and distributing mail and packages; supporting leadership with tasks.
• Maintaining organized files and a welcoming front office environment.

Skills

Front desk experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Data entry

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Goddard School of Charlestown is seeking a friendly Front Desk Associate to provide administrative support and create a warm, professional first impression for families, children, staff, and visitors.

The role is part-time (approx. 25–30 hours/week), Monday–Friday, with scheduled shifts of 9:00 AM–3:00 PM or 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. You will manage calls, greet visitors, assist with inquiries, and keep records organized.