Receptionist

American Academy (AA) has an immediate opening for a full-time front office Receptionist for Motsenbocker campus.  The Receptionist reports to the Office Manager and is responsible for managing visitors, volunteers, attendance, school messages, etc.

Responsibilities:

Adhere to the mission and philosophy of American Academy with enthusiasm, commitment, and integrity

Uphold and model American Academy’s Character Program and Manners

Greet and check-in or assist visitors and volunteers:  Maintain a positive “face” for all visitors to American Academy;  Maintain a safe environment within the school by electronically checking in all visitors through Easy Lobby

Manage attendance:  Record daily attendance and listen to attendance line; Maintain and record all attendance issues; Send daily message to parents of students not called in

Manage school messages: Review all voicemails on a daily basis; Return all messages within 24 business hours; Answer phone calls professionally and courteously

Assist office manager, as required (20%): Assist in the health room; Assist with projects/PTO activities; Assist with student, parent and teacher requests and needs

Positive Contribution to the School Environment: Provide timely and clear communication; Respond to staff and parent emails within 48 hours; Provide monthly updates to the Office Manager; Demonstrate initiative in personal achievements and team support; Maintain integrity with respect to hierarchy in the organization; Demonstrate professionalism; Demonstrate positive relationships with colleagues

Requirements:

High School graduate or equivalent

Minimum job-related experience; Experience in an educational environment preferred