Receptionist

Office Receptionist

Part-Time · In-Person · Brooklyn, NY · Reports to: Education Director

About Purple Crayon

Founded in 2014, Purple Crayon is a Brooklyn-based early childhood education center built on a simple idea: children thrive when the adults around them lead with integrity and compassion. Our approach is steeped in hospitality in — what we call “The Purple Crayon Way” — guides how we Care, Help, and Grow together, for the children in our classrooms, the families we partner with, and each other as a team.

Position Summary

The Office Receptionist is the first face families, visitors, and staff see when they walk through our doors — and often the first voice they hear on the phone. This role sets the tone for the Purple Crayon experience, combining warm, attentive hospitality with the organizational precision needed to keep a busy early childhood center running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet children, families, staff, and visitors warmly as they arrive, embodying The Purple Crayon Way in every interaction
• Answer and route phone calls, emails, and general inquiries in a timely, friendly, and professional manner
• Manage daily sign-in/sign-out procedures and maintain accurate visitor logs in compliance with DOH requirements
• Support family communication, including handling routine questions and directing more complex matters to the appropriate staff member
• Maintain and update records in Brightwheel, including student profile, attendance, contact information, and authorized pick-up lists
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries
• Keep the front office and lobby organized, welcoming, and reflective of Purple Crayon’s brand and culture
• Assist with scheduling, tours for prospective families, and enrollment paperwork
• Support the administrative team with data entry, filing, and other clerical tasks as needed
• Help uphold health, safety, and compliance protocols

What We're Looking For

• Genuine warmth and patience with young children and their families
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with basic office software; experience with Brightwheel or a similar childcare management platform is a plus
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and alignment with Purple Crayon’s core values of integrity and compassion
• Prior experience in a front-desk, hospitality, or early childhood setting preferred but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field a plus
• Interest in building a long-term career in early childhood education is welcomed — we love supporting team members who want to grow with us

The Purple Crayon Way

Everyone on the Purple Crayon team brings our hospitality philosophy to life:

• Care — lead with kindness and genuine attention to every person who walks through our doors
• Help — be proactive, resourceful, and generous with support for families, children, and colleagues
• Grow — stay curious, open to feedback, and committed to your own development

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit a resume and brief cover letter on indeed or email to [email protected] Visit purplecrayonny.com to learn more about our program and community.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person