School Receptionist (Part-time)

About the Park School

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.

The School Receptionist is a staff member and reports to the Assistant to the Head of School for Finance and Operations. We are seeking two 12-month part-time team members: mornings (7 am-1 pm) and afternoons (1 pm-6 pm). The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional, and highly organized, with a commitment to creating a warm, welcoming environment for the school community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for greeting visitors, providing a great first impression, and making them feel welcome and comfortable.
• Responsible for answering the telephone, delivering messages to employees and students throughout the school day.
• Responsible for completing a background scan using the Schools Raptor Technology and issuing a name tag for all visitors to the School.
• Responsible for providing information about missing attendance data to the Division Heads on a daily basis.
• Responsible for managing the flow of people in and out of the building. Attention to security management is important.
• Responsible for supporting the Athletic Department with scheduling games, populating the visitor screen with pictures and relevant information, and other administrative support, as needed

Qualifications

• Awareness and appreciation of a culturally diverse community, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, language, and gender identity diversity, is a key component of any job expectation within our community.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are valued.
• Strong technology skills, including the use of various web and database tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.

• The ability to deploy situational awareness to preserve the safety of students and community members.
• The ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment

• The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead.
• The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs.
• The ability to consistently operate a computer. Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the school
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• The ability to maintain focus in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

Application Information

• Please visit Parks career page (or ) to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, leadership/philosophy statement, and the names of three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.
• The compensation range for this role is $34 to $40 per hour. Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, skillset, experience, and/or performance, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive compensation details, inclusive of any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
• Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
• We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
• Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role