Preschool Door Monitor/Receptionist

Position: Preschool Door Monitor/Receptionist

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Early Childhood

Location: Early Steps

Reports to: Principal

Affiliation: SEIU Local 888

Salary range: Per SEIU Salary Schedule

General Description:

The door monitor will greet visitors and allow entry to the building by utilizing safety check-in protocols and the Raptor System. Additionally, they will support the administrative assistant in other related tasks in the main office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the arrival and dismissal of students
• Monitor the doors and visitor pass program
• Manage and report any emergency situations to ensure a safe school environment.
• Greet visitors and register them properly
• Manage and report any emergency situations
• Manage any other responsibilities designated by the Principal

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, staff, visitors, and members of the public.

Ability to follow established safety, security, and confidentiality procedures.

Ability to exercise sound judgment and remain calm and professional in emergency or high-pressure situations.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting.

Experience working with children or adolescents.

Experience in reception, customer service, security, or a related field.

Proficiency in a second language.

Familiarity with visitor management or school information systems.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.