Overview
Receptionist – Public Charter Middle School Jobs in Framingham, USA at Young World Physical Education
Job Details
Job : 5689169
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026
Job Description
Position Overview
As a receptionist, your major responsibilities include reception and communications with students, families, and visitors. Provide administrative support as needed. This individual must have strong communication skills and soft skills with the innate ability to make anyone feel welcome, to respond versus react, and to stay calm during challenging situations. There is a lot going on at the front desk of a school, so a successful receptionist is organized and develops strong systems to stay on top of the expected and unexpected on a daily basis.
Mission
The mission of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School is to cultivate within each member of a diverse student body an intense commitment to self and community, the courage and insight to set high standards for academic and personal success, and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to achieve those standards. McAuliffe strives to build a diverse body of staff to support its diverse student culture.
McAuliffe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to hiring staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all to apply.
About the School
The Christa McAuliffe Charter School is a credentialed EL Education school for 315 scholars in grades 6-8 with a hands‑on curriculum that inspires achievement through active learning, character growth, and teamwork. At McAuliffe, students take ownership of their learning, guided by creative, passionate adults who adeptly navigate the ever‑present balancing act of challenge and support. A spirit of adventure pervades the school, and the energy is seemingly boundless.
The community values independence and individuality while practicing collaboration, inclusivity, and acceptance.
Responsibilities
- Warmly greet all visitors to the school and direct them to the appropriate place or person.
- Control and monitor entry and access to the building.
- Implement safety protocols for evacuations, lockdowns, and external “stay in place.”
- Respond to visitor & parent/guardian requests as appropriate.
- Serve as the primary contact for all school communication via phone.
- Responsible for routing calls promptly and to the accurate extension/voicemail, and taking messages as needed.
- Responsible for sending direct mail and other notices that need to be sent home by the school.
- Maintain student attendance, tardies, and early dismissals in the Power School database, including communication with families.
- Maintain visitor logs.
- Sort incoming mail.
- Update the Power School student information system with address and student information changes as needed.
- Accept mail and deliveries and route to the appropriate recipient.
- Assist with data entry and special projects as needed.
- Maintain a neat, welcoming & organized front desk and lobby.
- Maintain a neat and organized copy and mailroom.
- Assist with other administrative duties as defined by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- Strong customer service skills required.
- Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is preferred.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with families, visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
- Experience working with Power School or a similar student information system database.
- Experience with Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc).
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Prior experience working with students in an academic or recreational setting preferred.
- Detail‑oriented, excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills.
- Positive energy and the ability to be a strong role model for students.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- College degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
Must be able to move about the school building to assist visitors, staff, and/or students.
Must be able to lift/move materials up to 25 lbs occasionally.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with visitors, students, staff, and…
Title: Receptionist – Public Charter Middle School
Company: Young World Physical Education
Location: Framingham, USA
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