Receptionist - Obama Center

Performance Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors, staff and parents, determine their needs and direct them to the appropriate person and/or office.
• Answer all telephone systems for the child care center and/or administrative office, take messages and direct incoming calls appropriately.
• Must be knowledgeable of program policies and activities.
• Sort, alphabetize and file materials as needed.
• Record initial inquiries from prospective parents.
• Administer medication to children and maintain logbook in the absence of clinical staff.

Maintains a Commitment of Professionalism

• Attends staff and parent leadership meetings.
• Attends conferences, courses and in-service training.
• Makes observable uses of knowledge gained from workshops and training.
• Shares new ideas and skills with other staff members.
• Promotes the Agency’s philosophy and educational objectives.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Report to the Center Director before the workday begins when planning to be absent.
• Supports the Center’s code of ethical conduct in regard to children, families and staff confidentiality.
• Follows center rules regarding breaks, telephone, clocking in and out etc.
• Display understanding of State Licensing Regulations.
• Display understanding of NAEYC Standards.
• Display understanding of Quality Rated standards.
• Display knowledge and understanding of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Must be willing to work with special needs children and their families.

Teamwork

• Display the ability to work as a team member.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with center staff.
• Actively work to resolve conflict.
• Maintain flexibility with center changes as needed.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledgeable with computer software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must be able to visually observe main entrance, cameras and hallways from a distance of 70 feet.
• Lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a hearing test.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years clerical work experience.
• Technical or Business school and 1 year of clerical work experience.

Special Requirements

• Background check, fingerprinting, and drug test are required prior to hire date.
• Caring for children can be stressful.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated consistent with Sheltering Arms evaluation policy.

Pay

In accordance with Sheltering Arms Salary Schedules.

Date Established

Date Established:

Date(s) Revised

Date(s) Revised: 08/04/2025