Front Office Receptionist

Full job description Job Overview We are seeking a professional and friendly office receptionist for our preschool center who will perform clerical functions and assist with responsibilities needed to efficiently manage the school office. This position requires a high degree of responsibility, discretion, independent judgement and confidentiality. This is a full-time job and requires the ability to multi-task and keep on top of details. Candidate must have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. Qualifications: High school diploma or its equivalent required. Receptionist/Administrative background (preferred) Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (especially word & excel) and must be computer literate Proficient English Skills- written and verbal. Must be able to use proper phone etiquette. Fast Learner Remaining calm: As a person charged with handling those who come in and out of the office, it’s likely that you will be thrown into the occasional stressful situation: multiple visitors at one time, several lines ringing simultaneously. Remaining calm throughout any situation is key to providing top-notch assistance. Performance Responsibilities: The office receptionist shall: Answer telephone, respond to e-mails-Use template; be personable. Professionally greet and communicate with staff, students, parents and school visitors. Perform all clerical, administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, printing, etc. Create and distribute notices/reminders to staff, students and parents. Provide administrative assistance when requested by upper management. Schedule and perform tours with great enthusiasm. Make copies of the packages for tours. Record all messages from parents/guardians in the Parent Message Book. Make sure children’s medical are always up to date, use spreadsheet. Accept payments, must log them, make copies of checks, give receipts. Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area. Place food orders weekly for the children and prepare menu using template Pursue the vision and execute the mission of Two by Two Childcare. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the school. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.42 - $19.23 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Customer service: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Required) Work Location: In person

We are the NY division of a global FORTUNE 500 company, publicly traded on the NYSE. Since 1951 we have successfully assisted union workers with their benefit packages. They are requesting our services and we are responding to their requests. There is no cold calling, soliciting or prospecting. We work with "blue collar" workers such as teachers, constructions workers, nurses, home health aids, electricians, actors, MTA workers and many more. Since the Corona virus began, we have gone 100% remote and our company has grown over 38%! We are looking to grow again this year by continuing to hire, train and promote our new remote hires. To accomplish this, we seek applicants who want a career position with an option of being groomed into management. TO APPLY YOU MUST LIVE IN EITHER: NY or NJ. Ask yourself: Are you a “people person”? Can you work remotely (from home or elsewhere) while being part of a team? Are you organized and can you multitask? If you answered “Yes” to the above questions, please continue to read…. You must: Have a good work ethic Be coach-able and goal orientated Have integrity & ethics and pass a background check Possess excellent communication skills Want a "career" position, not just a "job", which offers promotions to management (optional) Bi-lingual not a requirement but a PLUS! (We do have Spanish speaking clients.) Be authorized to work in the United States We offer: • Initial and continuous training with an ongoing mentor • Benefits after 90 days including union membership • Stock options • Health benefits available • Promotions based on results not seniority for remote workers • Yearly incentive trip for 2 • Weekly productivity bonuses for remote workers All accepted applicants will be contacted back via email within 24-48 hours to schedule an initial virtual ZOOM interview as we need to fill these positions immediately.