PART TIME RECEPTIONIST

Description

Part time Receptionist

Northwest Academy is seeking a Part Time Receptionist.

About Northwest Academy :

Northwest Academy is a progressive, independent middle and high school located in downtown Portland. We offer our community of learners a student-centered experience rich with rigor, creativity, and a problem-solving and proficiency-based approach to learning.

We value an inclusive, caring culture that supports and challenges students appropriately, is guided by their developmental needs and challenges, and grows students into their burgeoning independence and individuality.

Position Details :

The School Receptionist is a key administrative role responsible for providing a welcoming and efficient front desk experience at our school.

This position involves managing daily operations, including greeting visitors, handling phone calls, and performing general clerical duties.

The School Receptionist will also assist with various tasks to support school staff, students, and parents, ensuring a smooth and organized front office environment.

FTE : .4-.5

Position Title : Part Time Receptionist

Department : Administration

Reports To : Director of Admissions

Responsibilities :

• Greet and assist students, parents, staff, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer and route phone calls, take messages, and provide information as needed.
• Manage and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Help students with minor medical needs (ie. bandaids and medication distribution)
• Basic cleaning of reception area and staff room
• Assist with some room set up

Qualifications :

• Proficiency in computer literacy, including Google Suite and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with others.
• Demonstrated time management abilities and the capacity to multitask efficiently.

Physical Demands :

Physical requirements are consistent with light physical duties required of teachers generally. The school is spread out across five buildings, covering multiple blocks in downtown Portland, so teachers may have to move between buildings during five-minute passing periods or attend meetings around campus.

The school does not provide parking for staff members, so metered street or lot parking may be needed.

Interested candidates can find instructions for applying for this position on the Careers at Northwest Academy and reply to [email protected].

Northwest Academy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to welcoming and celebrating a diverse student and faculty population.

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is the policy of the school that employment decisions for all applicants and employees will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected under local, state, or federal law.

No employee will be retaliated against for raising concerns under this policy. We seek each employee's contribution and assistance in helping us maintain equal employment opportunity.

Listing Type

Jobs

Categories

Clerical / Administrative Education Nonprofit

Position Type

Part Time

Experience Level

Mid Level

Employer Type

Direct Employer

Salary Type

Commensurate with Experience