Front Desk Attendant - Kinder Center

Job Description

The Front Desk Attendant at Lakes International Language Academy’s Kinder Center, a Pre-K to Grade 1 Spanish and Chinese immersion school in Forest Lake, MN, welcomes visitors, handles phone calls and emails, and supports teachers and staff under the direction of the Lower School Principal.
Schedule:
9 months during the school year, plus one week before and after
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (half-hour unpaid lunch)
Wage:
$17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Essential Functions:
Perform clerical and receptionist tasks, including greeting visitors, managing documents, maintaining records, and distributing messages.
Respond to questions from students, parents, and the public.
Maintain and update student files.
Assist the principal in coordinating enrollment efforts.
Ensure building security by following procedures.
Provide health aide coverage during breaks, offering first aid and recording incidents.
Participate in professional development.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
Ability to advocate for LILA’s mission
Multitask, prioritize, and remain calm under pressure
Work effectively with diverse groups
Reliable, self-motivated, and flexible
Work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Proficient in spoken and written English
1-3 years of front desk experience
Collaborative mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
First Aid certification
Spanish and/or Mandarin proficiency
Experience in healthcare settings
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Nice HealthCare (in-home clinic with Medical insurance enrollment)
Dental Insurance
7.5% employer contribution to PERA
Flexible Medical and Child Care Spending Accounts
9 sick days and 2 personal days annually
Physical Requirements:
Requires communication, hearing, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, and occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds).
Moderate noise environment.
Reasonable accommodations available.

Institution Description

Our Mission:
To prepare tomorrow’s critical thinkers and global citizens through language acquisition and inquiry-driven study.

Our Vision:
To deliver a high-caliber education from a global perspective that combines second-language acquisition with a proven inquiry-based learning approach, enhancing individual achievement, and building community connections.

Application Instructions/Comments

For more information and to apply please email: toneill@mylila.org