Front Desk Receptionist

Job description
Summer 2025

To Whom It May Concern:

Are you looking for a place to use your skills to provide high level support, where you will also make a difference in the lives of families committed to a Christian education? Pacific Christian Academy is looking for a new member of the administrative support team who will work in unity with committed and passionate staff to accomplish the school mission.

Pacific Christian Academy has a rich history of providing Christian education in the Puget Sound region. Our Early Education through 12th grade program educates over 300 students in an in-person, classroom setting. Once a church-sponsored school, Pacific Christian Academy is now a separate non-profit, leasing space from the original “parent” church. We still enjoy a strong relationship with the church.

The mission of Pacific Christian Academy is to “offer families a superior bible-based education that equips students to be socially relevant leaders who are fully prepared for higher achievement.” Staff members promote the mission by accomplishing the attached job description, which allows the school to operate with excellence as a ministry and business.

Our desire is to hire a qualified Receptionistwho is a born-again Christian, whose life is committed to the truth of God’s word, and who has a passion for achieving excellence as a member of the administrative support team.

We invite you to complete the application, available on our website, pacificchristianwa.com, your cover letter, and resume for this position. We anticipate God’s blessing on you and on Pacific Christian Academy as we seek His plan.

Serving Him,

Debbie Schindler

Head of School

 

 

Title: Receptionist

Department(s): Administrative Support

Reports to: Head of School

Hired by: Head of School

Evaluated by: Head of School

Overall Job Description:

The Receptionist is the first “face” of the school to the school community. She/He will greet parents and students as the day begins, and serve them throughout the day as lunches arrive to be delivered, volunteers check in and out, skinned knees are cared for, and students come by for a “high-five.” The receptionist will track attendance, serve as a hub for communication, and oversee health and safety.

Required Spiritual Qualities

It is expected that the PCA staff member will …

• Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice.
• Be a born again, Spirit filled Christian who is in agreement with the PCA mission and vision, Statement of Faith, values, philosophy of education, and policies.
• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.
• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40), including being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
• Share the Christian faith with other people.
• Have a Christ-centered home.
• Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church.
• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
• Have a conviction that God has called him/her to Christian school ministry.
• Reflect the beliefs, values, purposes, and priorities of the school.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity, in all personal and professional matters.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Reflect and teach the mission, vision, and core beliefs of the school.

 

Required Personal Qualities/Functions

It is expected that the PCA staff member will …

• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level.
• Live with a firm, grace-filled accountability to high behavioral expectations.
• Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parents, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively with them.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in dealing with personal information.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, grace, and a sense of humor.
• Defend principles and convictions in the face of pressure and partisan influence.
• Recognize her/his mistakes and take measures to correct them.
• Be a collaborative team player.
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to those in authority.
• Appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the PCA and local community.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.

Required Professional Qualities/Functions

It is expected that the PCA staff member will …

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Hold current First Aid, CPR and concussion certification.
• Be effective in oral and written communication skills.
• Possess evidence of other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Head of School.
• Seek and accept constructive evaluation of her or his own job performance.
• Attend PCA professional development, workshops, and meetings as recommended.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide warm, helpful service to the PCA family and students.
• Answer phones and direct calls to the proper employee.
• Assist in providing school tours as needed.
• Serve as a member of the Health Services Team; provide health screening; coordinate parent pick-up of ill students; keep required school records of illnesses and injuries.
• Track student attendance.
• Coordinate benevolence for the school family.
• Provide oversight for part-time students and students staying after school.
• Receipt payments from families.
• Oversee Lost and Found.
• Serve as PCA liaison to church staff for maintenance/emergency custodial/security.
• Coordinate volunteers.
• Process incoming mail.
• Laminate items for employees.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to listen carefully and respond with grace and understanding to all members of the school community.
• Must be able to manage time and prioritize daily and weekly tasks.
• Able to manage the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of the job.
• Able to walk forward and backwards.
• Able to project voice so that up to 50 students can hear.​
• Able to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a maximum of 35 pounds.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis.
• Able to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
• Able to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather.

Work Hours and Compensation
The receptionist is a full time, year round responsibility. The hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Salary range, $16.66 – $21.00 per hour, is based on qualifications and work experience. Full-time benefits include a 50% PCA full-time student tuition discount for eligible EE- Grade 12 dependents, which increases by 10% each returning year up to 100%, base life insurance 100%, and 75% of medical and dental insurance premiums (see Employee Handbook for details).

Hourly employees do not normally work over Christmas, Easter, and 4 day weekend vacations, and therefore must plan ahead for days they receive no wages.

Please Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person