ARCA Front Office Receptionist
Company: American Classical Education
Location: Adams Run
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is
hiring founding staff members to support its teachers, students,
and families when it opens in Charleston, SC, in August 2025. ARCA
is a tuition-free, public classical charter school. It is part of
the Barney Charter School Initiative of Hillsdale College, a
network of classical charter schools united by curriculum and
purpose. ARCA will initially open K-5 and grow to K-12 by adding
one grade level each year. ARCA is now accepting applications for
office staff positions. Each staff member is a professional
esteemed by a staff of colleagues striving for excellence. The
staff is entrusted with supporting Ashley River Classical Academy's
mission: to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people
through a content-rich classical education in the liberal arts and
sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and
civic virtue. The School Front Office Receptionist is the
gatekeeper of the school office. The receptionist provides a warm
and welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents, and
visitors. The receptionist also completes administrative tasks and
supports the school administration. Requirements Primary duties and
responsibilities include: ? Answer incoming phone calls in a
pleasant, informed manner to provide and create a positive image
and first impression of the school ? Greet all incoming students,
families, and guests respectfully and professionally. Determine
their needs, check scheduled appointments, and direct them to the
proper person. ? Check voicemail messages left in the school’s
general mailbox routinely and distribute those messages needing
immediate attention. ? Receive and distribute miscellaneous
materials such as school supplies, student lunches, forms,
homework, assignments, athletic equipment, etc., left with the
front office for students by their parents and/or others. ? Be
knowledgeable and current on school activities, programs, and
events related to the school calendar. ? All visitors must sign in
and identify themselves; appropriate passes and badges must be
provided following school protocol. ? Check students in and
out—issue passes and monitor requests for early dismissals. ? Work
closely with the School Nurse and administration regarding student
care, especially in emergencies. ? Copy and organize materials for
teachers and administration. ? Manage lost and found. ? Sort and
distribute incoming mail, documents, books, materials, and supplies
following established procedures and deliver mail and other
materials to sta mailboxes when needed. ? Receive deliveries from
outside supply and delivery services; arrange for the distribution
to proper recipients. ? Make daily public address announcements as
needed (general, security, weather, sports, and dismissals). ?
Assist incoming substitutes, making sure they have lesson plans and
necessary resources. ? Assist Executive Assistant with
administrative duties as assigned. Qualities and characteristics of
a successful Front Office Receptionist: ? High school diploma or
G.E.D. ? Knowledge of good telephone etiquette with the ability to
deal tactfully and confidently with callers and visitors ? A
courteous and pleasant personality ? Strong organizational skills
for multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities ? Must possess
sensitivity to confidential information and hold a high standard of
integrity ? Work with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with
others, and the ability to work as part of a team ? Must pass
background check Salary and Benefits: ? Competitive salary
commensurate with experience and expertise ? Benefits including
health, dental, and vision insurance If interested, please send a
resume to the Director of Operations at
dbriscoe@ashleyriverclassical.org.
Keywords: American Classical Education, Mount Pleasant , ARCA Front Office Receptionist, Administration, Clerical , Adams Run, South Carolina
