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 Haves

• 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 Us 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/