SchoolReceptionistBright Water Montessori Schools seeks an experienced School Receptionist. This is an opportunity to serve our wonderful community of children and families and to complement and support the mission of the school. The School Receptionist is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and children. As the ‘face’ of the school the receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the School in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organized, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same. DutiesandResponsibilities

• Request and transfer student files within/outside the District and create new files for incoming students.

• Act as public relations agent for people contacting the school, including answering and directing phone calls, maintain office emails.

• Attend to student needs, monitoring daily attendance, checking in late arrivals and early dismissals, verify unexcused.

• Distributes items within the site (e.g. special delivery and overnight mail/packages, messages, application packets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring receipt to addressee and/or providing material/s.

• Greets individuals entering the building (e.g. visitors, parents, students, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of responding to inquiries; and/or directing individuals to appropriate location in accordance with established building security procedures.

• Maintains building information (e.g. monitoring log books, issuing visitor badges, use schedules, staff directories, emergency contacts, etc.) for the purpose of providing reference information and safety.

• Maintains reception area materials (e.g. job applications, newsletters, event calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing resource information to visitors.

• Performs general secretarial and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, filing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting office operations.

• Processes a variety of records (e.g. student records, transcripts, tutor lists, guardianship packets, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information within District guidelines and regulations.

• Receives a variety of items (e.g. mail, special deliveries, packages, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to appropriate parties.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills • knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred), • knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment, able to multitask, work with parents,

students, community members, and staff. • Must possess ability to organize, work in a team and independently, must be self-motivated,

accurate, efficient and professional. • Must have high school diploma/GED. Post-secondary education preferred. • Ability to remain on task and follow through projects to their completion • Excellent word processing skills and good computer knowledge (or ability to learn computer

skills to function effectively within the school setting.

ApplicationProcess

To apply, please submit:

! A cover letter stating your interest in the position ! Resume covering relevant experience ! Three professional letters of reference

Please email documents, preferably as PDFs, to lorine@brightwatermontessori.org

Bright Water Montessori is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BrightWaterMontessori Submitmaterialsto: 5140FremontAveNorth lorine@brightwatermontessori.org Minneapolis,MN55430 Phone:612.302.3410 www.brightwatermontessori.org