Receptionist
About This Role
We are seeking a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) receptionists who can effectively and efficiently oversee the front desk area, meet and greet all visitors and direct them to the proper department. This role is needed during 7am -4pm, Monday- Friday.
What You'll Do
Principal Functional Responsibilities:
- Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (verify ID, monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
- Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff; takes messages and schedules appointments.
- First point of contact for families requesting registration appointments (distributes intake packets, explains procedure, schedules appointments)
- Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
- Operate standard office equipment on a regular basis, including a fax machine, a copy machine, postage meter and a computer
- Performs general clerical support tasks including data entry and filing
- Order office supplies and keep inventory of stock
- Assist with tuition collection as needed
- Handle cash box collection
- Distribute payroll checks to all location every two weeks
- Open and close the building when necessary
Nutrition Responsibilities:
- Print monthly menu and distribute to classrooms
- Facilitate classroom consumable orders from Food Service Company
- Order consumable/cleaning supplies and keep inventory of stock
- Assist Kitchen Monitor with daily tasks as needed (prepare bleach/water solution, check refrigerator temperatures, milk check)
Requirements
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) - Required
- Must be warm and pleasant to co-workers and all guests upon entering the building.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency in various computer programs: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, bilingual (Spanish).
- Must love children.
- Must be able to occasionally move between locations in Stamford.
- Background check and Drug Screening
Nice to Have
- Positive outgoing team player
- Polite and friendly demeanor
- Ability to multi-task
- Must love children
- Must be able to occasionally move between locations in Stamford.
Benefits
- At CLC, we support your well-being and career with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match (up to 4%)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Role specific training and development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and promotional opportunities
- CLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace
- Successful completion of background check and drug screening is required as a condition of hire.
About Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County
Do you believe that high-quality early childhood education can shape a child’s future and strengthen entire communities? Are you passionate about working in a team-oriented environment where educators, healthcare providers, and family-service professionals collaborate to support every child’s growth? Are you driven to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging space where young children can learn, explore, and thrive?
If you’re a caring, dependable, and mission-driven early childhood professional, you may be a great fit for our team at CLC.
Established in 1902, CLC is the second-largest not-for-profit provider of Early Childhood Education in Connecticut. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing high-quality early childhood education and care programs for all families. Serving over 700 children across Early Head Start, Head Start, Child Development, and School Readiness programs in Stamford, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment for teachers and staff
To learn more about CLC please visit our website: http://www.clcfc.org/
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Receptionist role pays $19.50/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County located?
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County is located at 64 Palmer Hill Road, Stamford, CT