What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Cherokee Classical Academy?
Description
Cherokee Classical Academy seeks a full-time Receptionist. This role is the “Face of Cherokee Classical Academy” who greets faculty, students, parents and guests and acts as “the gatekeeper” and critical member of the campus security team. The Receptionist reports to the Director of Operations on CCA’s Cherokee County campus.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Greets all incoming students, families, and guests respectfully and professionally, determining their needs, checking scheduled appointments, and directing them to the proper person
- Tracking of visitors and students checking in and out to ensure accountability for safety evacuations
- Process attendance notifications, excuses, and reports
- Acts as the conduit for routine and emergency front office communications with students and parents
- Is knowledgeable and current on school activities, programs, and events related to the school calendar
- Answers door with remote access and/or in person, admits visitors, requires all visitors to identify themselves and sign-in; provides appropriate visitor passes and badges following school protocol
- Assisting with carpool, summer office coverage, and other shared schoolwide duties
Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
- HS Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Three or more years of experience working in an administrative capacity required
- Experience working in education or a charter school system is strongly preferred but not required
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value
- the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
- community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
- excellence in teaching and learning;
- the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.
Why Cherokee Classical Academy?
Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Long-term and Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Priority enrollment for children in the school
About Cherokee Classical Academy:
Cherokee Classical Academy (CCA) is a tuition-free public charter school set to launch in Cherokee County, GA. It will open for grades K-6 in the 2025-2026 school year and will continue to add a grade each year until reaching a full K-12 configuration. Families who reside in the counties of Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Fulton, Pickens, Paulding, and the cities of Marietta, Cartersville, and Atlanta are eligible to apply for enrollment. No entrance testing is required. CCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
CCA is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”
CCA is a Liberty Classical Schools campus and is modeled after its flagship school, Atlanta Classical Academy.