Employment

Front Desk Receptionist

Overview

The Front Desk Receptionist serves as the welcoming face of St. Michael’s during the school day, setting the tone for every visitor’s experience. A warm, professional demeanor and positive energy are essential in this role. The receptionist helps uphold the school’s mission by fostering an environment of trust, openness, and strong communication among students, families, faculty, and staff. This position is integral to the daily operations of the school, handling a wide range of essential administrative responsibilities and, at times, providing direct support in classrooms. The Front Desk Receptionist reports to the Head of School and collaborates closely with the full administrative team and faculty. Regular hours are 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM, with occasional extensions as needed. This is a 12 month position.

General Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and friendly manner, as well as welcome parents, students and visitors and answer any questions they might have or direct them to the appropriate individual.
• Vet and keep detailed, accurate records of visitors to campus
• Oversee “early bird drop off” in lobby from 7:30-7:50am daily
• Coordinate daily attendance logs
• Facilitate and record late arrivals and early departures of students based on parent communication; notify teachers when unexpected disruptions occur
• Help manage student and family databases (Blackbaud)
• Manage student transcripts, including sending transcripts, as requested, to schools.
• Receive deliveries; sort through and distribute incoming mail, packages and student items
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of the hot lunch program
• Develop school year calendar in consultation with the administrative team and maintain SMCDS Master Calendar and facilitate room reservations throughout campus
• Create and distribute Weekly newsletter and all constant contact messaging; supports school communication and marketing efforts, as requested
• Create and maintain the Mason House TV display with up to date information
• Collaborate on Week Ahead to ensure all important upcoming dates are listed
• Contribute to campus crisis prevention and attend Crisis Management Team Meetings
• Maintain reception area and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times
• Assist and support with all planning and execution of school-wide events
• Assist and support the Admin team with other projects as requested
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualities and Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with children of all ages, parents, visitors, etc.
• Sense of humor and calm demeanor
• Operates well in a fast paced environment where responsibilities can change quickly
• Comfortable with technology, google suite and a range of applications including word, powerpoint, excel; ideally have experience working with school database (SIS) applications
• College degree and/or relevant experience/training
• Alignment with the essential expectations of SMCDS team members

Substitute Teacher

The school has opened a search for Substitute Teachers in all disciplines.

Substitutes have flexibility as to the days and hours that they work. The school day goes from 8am to 3:15 pm.

Candidates should have a college degree and experience working with children in at least one of these age groups; Toddler (2 year olds) through prekindergarten (4 yr.olds), kindergarten through grade 2, grades 3-4, and/or grades 5-8. Prior substitute or teaching experience or a teaching degree/certificate is preferred but not required. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Human Resources.

Working days:

• M-F as needed