School Receptionist

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a School Receptionist for a respected private educational institution in the greater Palo Alto, CA area. This welcoming organization is dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, encouraged, and empowered to succeed. This is a full-time, onsite temporary opportunity beginning November 2, 2026, with an anticipated assignment through April 9, 2027, and potential for extension or permanent employment.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The School Receptionist plays an important role in creating a warm, organized, and welcoming environment for students, families, faculty, and visitors. This position supports daily front office operations, assists with student needs, and helps ensure the school day runs smoothly. The ideal candidate is friendly, adaptable, detail-oriented, and genuinely enjoys working with children in a collaborative educational setting.

PERKS:

• Meaningful Work: Make a positive impact on students and families while supporting a welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Compensation: Earn $26.00 per hour in a full-time weekday position.
• Consistent Schedule: Enjoy Monday through Friday hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional additional hours for school events.
• Supportive Environment: Join a close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and a student-centered approach.
• Growth Potential: Gain valuable experience in a private school setting, with the possibility of an extended assignment or permanent employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the welcoming first point of contact for students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors, answering phones, greeting guests, and responding to general inquiries.
• Assist students visiting the front office with routine needs, minor injuries, illness, and first aid while following established school health and safety procedures.
• Support daily student attendance, arrivals, dismissals, and parent communications to help maintain smooth school operations.
• Provide administrative support to teachers and office staff, including copying, preparing materials, coordinating deliveries, and assisting with school events and special projects.
• Assist with student supervision during lunch, recess, playground activities, and other school functions as needed.
• Maintain an organized and welcoming front office while handling confidential information with discretion and adapting to changing daily priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or similar environment is preferred, along with a genuine interest in supporting students.
• Previous experience in reception, front office administration, customer service, or a related administrative support role is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to remain patient, professional, and approachable when interacting with children and adults.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Comfortable using phones, email, and common office applications; willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification as required and able to support active student supervision throughout the school day, with reasonable accommodations as appropriate.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This temporary position offers compensation of $26.00 per hour , with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Occasional additional hours may be available for special school functions.

The assignment is anticipated to run from November 2, 2026, through April 9, 2027, with approximately four weeks of scheduled school closures during Thanksgiving, winter, and other school breaks. There is potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position based on organizational needs.

Eligible temporary employees through Scion Staffing may have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other benefits in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.