<p>As a receptionist at our child care center, you will be responsible for greeting families and visitors, answering the telephone, and performing a variety of clerical duties to support the smooth functioning of our center. You will be an important part of our team, interacting with families and staff members daily, and helping to create a welcoming environment for all who enter our doors.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED </li><li>Valid driver's license </li><li>Ability to read necessary documents, communicate verbally and in writing, and perform basic math skills. </li><li>Able to file papers and keep them organized, professionally communicate with the public, clients, and other staff, and remain calm in crisis situations. </li><li>Able to demonstrate an appropriate reaction to other's behaviors and actions. </li></ul> <p>Physical and Mental Demands:</p> <ul> <li>Good personal hygiene </li><li>Able to lift overhead </li><li>Able to bend down </li><li>Able to lift 40 pounds. </li></ul> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Comply with all center policies and procedures. </li><li>Comply with all funding and regulatory guidelines and rules. </li><li>Greet all families and visitors to the building in a warm and welcoming manner. </li><li>Answer the telephone, route calls to the appropriate staff person, take accurate messages, and provide callers with accurate information. </li><li>Perform clerical duties as assigned. </li><li>Ensure children and families are not bringing in toys, food, drinks, or other prohibited items. </li><li>Run errands if requested. </li><li>Field calls from educators in the classrooms and remedy any issues that occur. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.</p> <p>Please find all of the benefits we offer below:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay with annual reviews. </li><li>8 paid holiday days off a year. </li><li>50% off childcare tuition and all fees waived. </li><li>Paid time off accrued every week for full-time staff! </li></ul>