Receptionist/Community Engagement Coordinator

We are looking for a warm, organized individual to serve as the first point of contact for an early childhood education campus in California. This contract opportunity offers the potential for a long-term role and blends front desk coordination with community-focused communication support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building positive relationships while keeping daily operations running smoothly. In this visible role, you will welcome families, staff, and guests, contribute to school communications, and help promote events and programs that strengthen engagement across the school community.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors, families, and staff at the front desk while maintaining a friendly and welcoming presence throughout the school day.
• Coordinate student check-in and check-out activities, including support for morning drop-off, late arrivals, and early pick-ups.
• Partner with school leadership to assemble and share the weekly newsletter by gathering updates, photos, and other relevant content.
• Create visually appealing flyers, event materials, and digital graphics to support school programs, parent education, and staff recognition efforts.
• Assist with social media content and website updates to highlight school activities, announcements, and community events.
• Support family-facing initiatives by helping organize communications and logistics for groups, events, and yearbook-related activities.
• Contribute to outreach efforts that encourage strong connections among families, employees, and the broader school community.
• Learn and use school platforms, including Brightwheel, to help manage student and family information and related administrative tasks.