West Springfield, MA Job Details Full-time | Contract $35,000 - $42,000 a year 3 days ago Qualifications Student organizational support Visitor query response Receptionist experience within corporate industry Receptionist experience within education industry English Front desk Full Job Description
HAMPDEN CHARTER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
Hampden Charter School of Science (HCSS) is a college preparatory public charter school serving students in Hampden County. HCSS provides a high-quality education on two campuses: HCSS High School, serving grades 9-12 in Chicopee, and HCSS Middle School, serving grades 6-8 in West Springfield. Both campuses offer a technology-rich learning environment designed to support academic excellence and student growth. MISSION The mission of HCSS is to provide a strong, college preparatory education to students of all races and ethnic backgrounds in Western Massachusetts within a safe, academically challenging, and caring environment. HCSS is committed to maintaining a small school setting, offering an extended math and science curriculum, providing individualized attention, supporting college guidance and university outreach opportunities, and encouraging strong student-teacher-parent partnerships. HCSS is recognized as one of the top-performing public schools in Massachusetts. To fulfill our mission, we are committed to hiring outstanding faculty, administrators, and staff who will help us continue this tradition of excellence. HCSS Middle School is currently accepting applications for the Receptionist/Office Assistant position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will support daily office operations, assist students, families, staff, and visitors, and contribute to a welcoming, organized, and professional school environment.
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Contract, Full-time Pay:
$35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Describe your experience working in a front office or customer service setting. How would you handle multiple responsibilities at once, such as answering phones, greeting visitors, assisting students, and supporting staff? Do you have previous experience working in a school, office, receptionist, or customer-service setting? Are you comfortable answering a high volume of phone calls, greeting visitors, and assisting parents, students, and staff throughout the day? Are you able to remain professional and courteous when dealing with an upset parent, student, or visitor? How many years of receptionist, administrative assistant, school office, or related customer-service experience do you have? None Less than 1 year 1-2 years 3-5 years More than 5 years Are you comfortable using computers and learning systems such as student information systems, email, Google Workspace/Microsoft Office, and phone systems?
