Receptionist

Description

• →Greets all incoming students, families, and guests respectfully and professionally, determining their needs, checking scheduled appointments, and directing them to the proper person 
• →Tracking of visitors and students checking in and out to ensure accountability for safety evacuations
• →Process attendance notifications, excuses, and reports
• →Acts as the conduit for routine and emergency front office communications with students and parents
• →Is knowledgeable and current on school activities, programs, and events related to the school calendar 
• →Answers door with remote access and/or in person, admits visitors, requires all visitors to identify themselves and sign-in; provides appropriate visitor passes and badges following school protocol 
• →Acts as the on-site backup Nurse, creating documentation, and coordinating with the School Nurse
• →Assisting with carpool, summer office coverage, and other shared schoolwide duties

• HS 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

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.  They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

Atlanta Classical Academy is an open-enrollment, public charter school open to students who reside within the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school opened in 2014 with grades K – 8, and has added a grade each year as students have advanced. It is now a K – 12 academy. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference. 

Atlanta Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”