High School Receptionist bei VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

Description

Are you passionate about serving others and creating a welcoming environment? We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated Receptionist to be the heart of our front office. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can combine your professional skills with your passion for people and faith-based values, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Summary

The Receptionist is the key representative, face of the front office and understands the pulse of activities and programs. The Receptionist works alongside the High School Senior Executive Assistant and other staff members to support the vision and mission of the school along with items related to the office. Utmost, the Receptionist must consider him/herself not simply a business professional but more importantly a missionary on the field to share the Gospel to who God has entrusted as part of the VCS Ministry.

Requirements

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain responsibility for the daily operations of the reception area.
• Manage access to the school via the front door by confirming a visitor's business prior to granting entry.
• Greet and check-in all guests using Verkada.
• Monitor and rectify attendance records for all High School students on an hourly basis.
• Contact parents when a student needs to be sent home due to illness or other concerns.
• Dispense medication as needed and accurately document in RenWeb.
• Collaborate with security to ensure student safety in areas such as attendance, behavior, and parking.
• Serve as a member of the Threat Assessment Group and manage Crisis Go during emergency events.
• Learn and utilize RenWeb for managing student and family data, attendance, and other assigned functions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student, faculty, and staff information.
• Respond to all correspondence, including emails, promptly and professionally.
• Support the broader Valley Christian School (VCS) program by attending extracurricular events as assigned by the High School Principal or Senior Executive Assistant.
• Represent VCS and its ministry with grace and professionalism in interactions with parents and the community.
• Demonstrate flexibility, respect, and humility, recognizing the High School Principal as the final authority on school policy and program decisions.
• Exhibit strong teamwork, especially as a visible representative of the ministry.
• Adheres to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, Statement of Faith, Valley Way and other school guidelines.
• Adhere to and uphold Valley Christian's standards, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent Christian testimony.
• Supports and upholds Valley Christian's Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valIeychristianaz.org/ about/philosophy/
• Actively attends and financially supports a local church aligned with Valley Christian's values.
• Holds and maintains a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Possesses a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Communicates effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Able to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Manages multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure with a customer-service mindset.
• Maintains punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Provides excellent customer service and represents the ministry professionally.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• Prior experience in a front office or customer service setting.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience in a school setting.
• RenWeb Experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time.
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching, and climbing stairs (2-story).
• Use of hands, fingers, and arms to reach, grip, and maneuver objects.
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms).
• Work in a noisy and crowded school environment.
• Frequent walking throughout the campus.
• Must be able to travel between campuses as needed.

Background Check Statement

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade, big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, VCS provides 1100+ students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of the classroom across our two East Valley campuses. VCS has been consistently recognized as one of the top Christian high schools in the nation and one of the best K-12 Christian schools in the state, in large part due to our outstanding and committed faculty and staff. Through annual surveys, our team members have named VCS as a Top Workplace in Arizona in 2023 and 2024. 

PLEASE NOTE: Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities. In addition, subject to Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate in its employment practices. Valley Christian Schools is a Christian education institution and, in compliance with Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. It is our desire to build an employee community of individuals who are currently living out their Christian faith that agree with our Statement of Faith, beliefs, philosophy, and qualifications.