Salem Montessori School is seeking motivated candidates who are passionate about providing high-quality administrative support. The ideal candidate will deliver a professional and qualified first impression to all visitors.  

The Front Desk Coordinator will greet and assist visitors, students, families, and staff. They are responsible for overall front desk activities, including management of the reception area and meeting areas, customer service, phones, mail, and office supplies. The FD Coordinator will also manage child pick-up. 

Must have respect and awe for children to become a passionate and supportive member of our Salem Montessori School (SMS) community. Our number one priority is the well-being and development of every child. This includes the whole child - the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive. Our SMS staff members work together as part of a collaborative, caring team and serve as positive role models. 

About:

For more than 30 years, Salem Montessori School has evolved from a “one-room schoolhouse” to a large community that sits on a beautiful 7-acre campus in Salem, Virginia. The educational and care programs at Salem Montessori serve children from birth through 8th grade in five different programs: Infant, Toddler, Primary, Elementary, and Middle School. Salem Montessori strives to foster a love of learning in our students, while also working to educate children to be caring and socially responsible citizens of their community and world.

What we offer/Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Competitive Pay
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Insurance Plans

Successful team members:

• Are open to learning and growing their skills
• Respectful towards staff and students
• Will have experience with children
• The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, passionate and accountable for achieving results
• Have a keen awareness and observation skills
• Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively
• Excellence in organizational skills and cleaning skills
• Basic Computer skills
• Provide a valid driver's license, and have reliable transportation
• Are flexible with their daily tasks; other duties may be assigned

Expectations/Responsibilities:

• Monday-Friday
• Hours available 8:30am-5:30pm
• Ability to be on your feet
• Ability to lift and move 25 lbs
• *Primary responsibilities include sending emails, working on upcoming school events, answering phone calls, organizing attendance sheets, assisting with pick-up, filling in as a classroom assistant when needed, and helping supervise/cleaning during student nap times.

Requirements:

• Ages 18 or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with Microsoft and Microsoft Extensions Preferred
• Must be able to see and read to complete forms, read reports, and visually determine the correct working order of physical aspects of the front office

PLEASE NOTE: Employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment background process that includes passing a Basic TB and fingerprint test. Applicants who do not pass or participate in any of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded. 

Visit http://salemmontessori.org or https://amshq.org/ to learn more about Montessori.