Front Desk Receptionist

Overview

Missisquoi Valley School District in Swanton, Vermont is accepting applications for a Front Desk Receptionist for the Missisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School. This is a split-shift, school-year position that supports the daily operations of the front desk and serves as a primary point of contact for students, families, and the school community.

• Job : 5828917
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time
• Job Categories: Support Staff >
  Receptionist;
  Support Staff >
  Secretary

Missisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School has an opening for a split-shift, school year Front Desk Receptionist. The role is one of the faces and voices of the school. You will be the first person seen by students and school community members as they enter the building and will be a primary contact for phone inquiries and in-person assistance for students and families.

The position bridges school day and after-school program hours, working 10:00am – 5:30pm. It is a union, school-year-only position, with 182 days per year and pay for days worked plus 8 holidays. The role can work up to 37.5 hours per week following the school-year calendar and includes excellent benefits. Pay range is $16.65 – $31.25 per hour depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, able to maintain confidentiality, and possess strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to work under frequent interruptions. Responsibilities include answering phones and doors, interacting with students, parents, community members, school personnel, agencies, and state officials, while providing professional service and support.

• Serve as the first point of contact for students, families, and community members.
• Answer phones, manage front desk operations, and assist with office needs.
• Maintain the school calendar and post important dates to the school website and other informational systems.
• Generate student data reports for colleagues and state agencies using Excel, Power School, Google platforms, and other school-data programs.
• Support after-school program hours and coordinate with school staff and administration.
• Demonstrate high levels of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Prioritize workload and manage tasks effectively in a busy office environment.
• Collaborate with others and take initiative to complete tasks on time.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task with interruptions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and the ability to quickly learn additional school-data programs.
• Experience generating reports and working with data in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to work well with others and prioritize a busy workload.
• Citizenship, residency, or valid work visa as required.

• Lorelei Tougas
• 100 Thunderbird Drive
• Swanton, Vermont 05488
• Phone:  x126
• Fax:
• Email: lori.tougas