Receptionist

About the role

Atlanta Classical Academy is seeking a full‑time Receptionist for its K‑4 campus in Atlanta, GA for the 2026‑2027 school year. The Receptionist serves as the “Face of Atlanta Classical Academy,” greeting faculty, students, parents, and guests, acting as the gatekeeper and a critical member of the campus security team. This position reports to the Assistant Head of School.

Responsibilities

• Greet all incoming students, families, and guests respectfully and professionally, determine their needs, check scheduled appointments, and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Track visitors and students checking in and out to ensure accountability for safety and evacuations.
• Process attendance notifications, excuses, and reports.
• Serve as the conduit for routine and emergency front‑office communications with students and parents.
• Stay knowledgeable and current on school activities, programs, and events related to the school calendar.
• Answer the door with remote access and/or in person, admit visitors, require identification and sign‑in, and provide appropriate visitor passes and badges following school protocol.
• Act as the on‑site backup Nurse, creating documentation and coordinating with the School Nurse.
• Assist with carpool, summer office coverage, and other shared school‑wide duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience working in an administrative capacity (required).
• Experience working in education or a charter‑school system is strongly preferred but not required.
• Commitment to the school’s mission to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content‑rich curriculum, and enthusiasm for the vision of becoming a nationally regarded K‑12 classical school.
• Alignment with the school’s organizational values, including classical liberal‑arts education, community partnership, excellence in teaching and learning, and the virtues of courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self‑government, and service.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for eligible positions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Priority enrollment for children of full‑time employees.

About Atlanta Classical Academy

Atlanta Classical Academy is an open‑enrollment public charter school serving students who reside within the Atlanta Public Schools district. Founded in 2014 with grades K‑8, the school has added a grade each year and now operates as a K‑12 academy. The children of full‑time employees receive enrollment preference. Atlanta Classical Academy is an equal‑opportunity employer.