Bilingual Receptionist

Organization purpose

Montessori del Mundo (MdM) is a public Dual-Language Montessori charter school in Aurora CO. MdM follows the Montessori philosophy and curriculum and uses a research-based dual language model with the goal of bilingualism and biliteracy for all students. Academic instruction is in both Spanish and English to prepare students for the future bilingual world.

This role exists for the purpose of

Supporting the instructional and administrative work of the school in service of growing and developing each child as a bilingual leader.

Accountabilities and Expectations

• Providing a spirit of hospitality in daily interactions, at school gatherings, public events, and family engagement activities
• Greeting and welcoming all visitors, students and staff at the front desk
• Answering, screening and forwarding all incoming phone calls
• Receiving, sorting and distributing incoming mail within 24 hours
• Screening, answering or routing all incoming email in the info@ and orders@ email account within 24 hours
• Reviewing teacher order requests weekly; filling orders from existing supply inventory when possible
• Placing all orders and ensuring delivery is scheduled at at a time the school is open
• Scanning and filing credit card receipts and other documents as requested
• Receiving, recording, and delivering all deliveries to the appropriate person within 48 hours
• Maintaining classroom and office supply inventory
• Monitoring daily classroom attendance to ensure timely entry
• Monitoring student absences and contacting parents of students with unexcused absences within 24 hours
• Providing weekly attendance reports to grade level coordinators
• Maintaining clean, welcoming reception area
• Serving as backup clinic aide
• Maintaining security by following safety procedures and policies
• Participating as a member of the Building Emergency Response Team
• Supporting all aspects of enrollment as needed
• Providing clerical support for administrative assistant, executive director and family liaison
• Accepting and documenting tuition and fee payments in accordance with established policies

Qualifications/Individual Education and Experience

• Required:
• High School diploma or GED
• Bilingual - ability to speak and write with native like fluency in both Spanish and English
• 3+ years experience in an administrative support role
• Strong knowledge of the Google Suite and Microsoft Suite of Products
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Preferred:
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience working in a school setting

Skills and Abilities/Individual Capacities

• Enthusiasm and commitment to our vision and mission, Dual Language Education and Montessori Philosophy
• Solution oriented; takes the initiative to resolve conflicts
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and foster collaboration
• Ability to lead from a foundation of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Ability to effectively manage time and competing priorities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Friendly, outgoing personality which makes everyone feel welcome
• Desire to learn and grow as a professional; open to feedback, collaboration, and compromise
• Commitment to building long term relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

Working conditions

This position will require the employee to move about the office regularly including climbing stairs, walking on uneven surfaces (playground) and may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. There are occasions when you may be required to be outside for a short period of time in inclement weather. There may be extended periods of time when the employee is at the front desk alone. This position requires some flexibility to attend events on evenings and/or weekends throughout the year in support of the community.

Physical requirements

This position will require sitting, standing, bending, reaching and occasional climbing on stools. Candidates must be able to navigate stairs and lift up to 20 lbs.

Supports and Guides (Direct Reports)

No roles are supported and guided by this position.

Salary

The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.80 - $24.05 per hour dependent on education and experience.

Application:

To apply, send an email with the subject line: RECEPTIONIST to . Include your resume (in English) and a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and what qualities you bring to your work (in Spanish).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.80 - $24.05 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person