Elementary School Front Desk Receptionist

St. Joseph School

Garden City, NY

Job ID#:
12371171604
Posted:
August 26, 2025
Expires:
October 25, 2025
Category:
Clerical/Administrative
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
0-2 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
$16.00 to $18.00 Hourly
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Job Description

We are looking for a warm and friendly Front Desk Receptionist at St. Joseph School! The hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-2:30pm.

The Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors at St. Joseph Elementary School. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a welcoming and organized school environment by managing the front desk, greeting and assisting visitors, delivering items to classrooms, using the Raptor ID System when guests arrive, and ensuring smooth daily communication and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:
Warmly greet and assist all visitors, families, students, and staff at the school's main entrance .

Monitor and manage visitor sign-in/sign-out process and ensure adherence to school safety protocols.

Respond to general inquiries with clarity and professionalism.

Assist with student late arrivals, early dismissals, and daily attendance reporting.

Collect and deliver student lunches, forgotten items, forms, or materials to classrooms.

Assist with student late arrivals, early dismissals, and attendance updates.

Receive and distribute mail, deliveries, and school supplies.

Maintain confidentiality and support the safe and efficient daily operation of the school.

Uphold the Catholic identity and mission of the school in all interactions and duties.

Assist in emergency drills and follow protocols as directed by administration.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the school.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or relevant administrative experience preferred.

Prior experience in a school or office setting is a plus.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Friendly, professional, and welcoming demeanor.

Ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) and ability to learn school-specific software systems.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Dependable, punctual, and organized.

Work Environment:
Fast-paced, child-centered school environment.

Requires sitting, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds (e.g., packages, lunch items).

**Starting pay is $17/hour.

If interested, please email your resume to mchavez5589@st-josephschool.com

About the Employer

The mission of St. Joseph School is to provide an encouraging and challenging environment that fosters the intellectual, personal and religious formation of our students, an environment in which they grow to achieve their full potential, becoming responsible individuals, strong in understanding and practicing their faith, and lifelong learners with 21st century skills. SJS offers a curriculum that addresses the development of the whole person, presented in a learning program that stresses high levels of student engagement.

We are dedicated to creating a faith community that witnesses compassion and respect for every person, demonstrated in service to the local and wider community, while promoting the physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth of each child.