Receptionist

Gem Prep Meridian South is a part of Gem Prep, a distinguished K-12 college preparatory school known for its commitment to delivering high-quality, personalized, and rigorous education. Situated in Meridian, Idaho, Gem Prep aims to prepare students not only for high school graduation but also for early college success by enabling secondary students to graduate with an associate degree. As a division of Gem Innovation Schools, Gem Prep operates across Idaho through various formats including traditional brick-and-mortar charter schools, a statewide virtual school, and innovative micro school settings called Learning Societies, all dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for diverse student populations. More about the organization can be found at www.gemprep.org.

This full-time position offers a competitive wage of $15.50 per hour and is based at the Gem Prep Meridian South location. The role of Receptionist is critical in fostering a welcoming and efficient front office environment, acting as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors. The Receptionist undertakes diverse responsibilities encompassing front office management, communication, clerical duties, and administrative support, all essential for the smooth daily operations of the school. This position reports directly to the School Operations Manager and is vital in supporting both student engagement and staff productivity.

The Receptionist’s primary tasks include greeting and assisting visitors with professionalism and warmth, managing incoming phone calls, handling mail, and providing accurate information about school enrollment and registration processes. With an emphasis on organizational skills, this role is responsible for maintaining student records, preparing administrative documents such as reports and newsletters, and managing important school communications and directories. Additionally, this position requires operating various office equipment and assisting with inventory, purchase orders, and clerical tasks that support the overall operational efficacy of the school.

Gem Prep values a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork. Its staff are expected to embody competencies such as self-awareness, self-direction, creativity in problem-solving, effective communication, collaboration, and civic-mindedness. The school fosters an environment where flexibility, humility, and integrity are paramount, encouraging its employees to contribute positively to the mission of preparing students for future academic and personal success. Working at Gem Prep means being part of a dedicated team that relentlessly pursues measurable, sustainable results and is open to reinventing traditional educational practices through new approaches and technologies.

Employees of Gem Prep Meridian South are subject to standard requirements including background checks and fingerprinting to ensure a safe and trustworthy educational setting. The school maintains an at-will employment policy and provides an annual performance review process in alignment with its policies. This role is classified as exempt under FLSA status. Gem Innovation Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and it operates as a drug-free workplace.