School Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, Seton Montessori School

School: Seton Montessori School

Location: Clarendon Hills, Illinois

Job Title: School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Description: Seton Montessori Institute and School is currently hiring a full or part-time Receptionist & Administrative Assistant between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for families and visitors and provide administrative support across the organization.

About Seton Montessori Institute & School

Seton Montessori School (SMS) is in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. We offer school year and summer camp programs for children from birth through Elementary age. Located on a scenic six-acre campus that is nestled amid a residential setting, Seton’s facilities offer children the finest in indoor and outdoor environments for learning and growing.

SMS partners with Seton Montessori Institute, one of the largest Montessori teacher education programs in North America. As a result, our staff practices the most current and progressive teaching methods in an authentic Montessori classroom.

Responsibilities:

  • Open the school building and prepare for student and family arrival

  • Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing, and announcing them appropriately

  • Answer, screen, and forward any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed

  • Receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/payments

  • Maintain security by following procedures and controlling access (grant building access, monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)

  • Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proven working experience in similar roles

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

  • Professional appearance

  • Friendly, welcoming demeanor

  • Solid verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise

  • Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure

  • High school diploma or equivalent

What We Offer:

  • Health, vision, and dental benefits

  • 401K plus company match after one year of employment

  • Paid holidays and paid vacation

  • Tuition discount for children at any school in our network

  • Ongoing professional development

  • A network of supportive peers and mentors

  • The rewarding experience of contributing to a high-quality Montessori program that serves individual needs of each child

Seton Montessori Institute & School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Vision insurance

Contact Method: Send your resume to jobs@SetonMontessori.org

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