Grade School Receptionist Location:
In person at Vancouver Waldorf School, North Vancouver, BC
Start Date:
August 2026
Salary:
$25.00 – $28.00 / hour, based on experience and training
Job Type:
Temporary fixed-term, Part-Time Schedule: 3 – 4 days / week (possible flexibility on specific days worked per week)
Benefits
On-site parking
The Vancouver Waldorf School (VWS) is seeking a temporary, part-time Grade School Receptionist for our Lynn Valley campus to manage our front desk, provide first aid, and perform various administrative and clerical tasks.
As Grade School Receptionist, you will be the face of our school. You will greet students, parents and other visitors as they enter the building daily. You will coordinate front-desk activities, including answering and redirecting phone calls, distributing correspondence, scheduling room usage and handling other general administrative tasks. The Grade School Receptionist plays a vital role in maintaining a positive image for the school.
Qualities & Skills
Excellent communication skills
Outgoing, sunny disposition
Organized and efficient
Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. photocopiers and printers)
Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Skillful in multitasking and time management, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Customer service attitude – warm, kind, and caring
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Email) and general comfort with technology and systems use
Experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role is a plus
Duties
Coverage of reception desk, greeting visitors, parents, and students




Assist teachers with day-to-day needs, including form creation/distribution/collection, Faculty Room upkeep
Attend to student needs throughout the day
First Aid Attendant for Grade School
Attendance management & submission
Admissions assistance (lead follow-up), when required
Providing administrative support to the Administrative Team as needed
Assisting faculty and staff with transportation needs and room bookings
Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
Collect and distribute mail and messages to teachers and staff members
Grocery Card distribution
Maintain campus security by following safety procedures, scheduling fire and earthquake drills
Order office supplies and keep an inventory of stock
Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and transcribing
Engage in department meetings and career development sessions
VWS Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Vancouver Waldorf School continually strives to be an equitable organization, providing educational environments where all community members experience a sense of belonging and contribution. In this spirit, we welcome, value, support, and affirm all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and challenge all inequity to create and strengthen our diverse and vibrant community, where the humanity of every individual is honoured. This includes but is not limited to all races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, economic backgrounds, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

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