Lower School Receptionist

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program. The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.

About the role

Qualified applicants will be professional, courteous, and dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for our students and parents. As a school receptionist, the successful candidate will answer phone calls, greet visitors, and provide information to students. They will also facilitate communication between administrators, teachers, and students' families. They will need to convey enthusiasm, speak authoritatively on a variety of topics, including rules, disciplinary measures, and day-to-day operations. They may also be required to present policies and regulations to school visitors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an education/administrative setting.
• Excellent computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Technical troubleshooting a plus; familiarity with GSuite - Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.

Attributes

• Ability to manage a busy front desk environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining composure and authority in that role.
• Ability to model a cooperative, respectful, congenial, and service-oriented approach towards visitors, parents, students and staff members.
• Strong interpersonal/human relation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with the rest of The Village School staff.
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally present information and respond to questions from students, staff members and parents.
• Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures in order to represent the school at all times.