Front Desk Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Location

Sioux Falls

Type

Full Time

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Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Vision insurance
Front Desk Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Location: Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge
Position Type: Full-time (Monday–Friday, daytime hours)
Compensation: $15–$18/hour, based on experience

About Us

Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge is a premier early education and care provider opening in August 2025. As a locally owned school under the trusted Primrose brand, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional experience for children, families, and staff alike. We're seeking a warm, organized, and proactive front desk professional to be the welcoming face of our school and provide vital administrative support to our leadership team.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a happy, high-energy team player who presents themselves with professionalism, warmth, and polish, both in how they speak and how they carry themselves, to be the welcoming face of our school each day. The Front Desk Receptionist & Administrative Assistant plays a key role in creating a warm, professional, and joyful experience for families, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate genuinely loves being around children and families, brings a positive attitude to work every day, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

We value someone who is punctual, reliable, organized, and always ready to jump in and help. This role is perfect for a go-getter who enjoys variety in their day—from greeting families at the front desk to supporting the owner with administrative projects. If you’re a detail-oriented problem solver who takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a mission-driven team, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet families, children, and visitors with a warm and professional demeanor
  • Answer phones, direct calls, and manage front office communications
  • Maintain security protocols by managing visitor logs and entry access
  • Respond to parent inquiries and assist with daily questions or needs
  • Assist with onboarding new families, including enrollment paperwork and recordkeeping
  • Support new staff onboarding by preparing HR forms, documentation, and checklists
  • Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems for student and employee records
  • Track compliance items (e.g., immunization forms, background checks, staff training status)
  • Serve as administrative assistant to the onsite owner, supporting scheduling, communication, and follow-ups
  • Help coordinate school events, open houses, and staff meetings
  • Run occasional errands or complete special projects as needed
 

Ideal Candidate

  • Friendly, approachable, and enjoys working with children and families
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Able to handle confidential information with professionalism
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable learning school systems and tools (training provided)
 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Administrative or front desk experience preferred (childcare, healthcare, or education setting is a plus)
  • CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
  • Must pass background screening per South Dakota childcare licensing requirements and be able to get fingerprinted and complete all new staff childcare licensing onboarding requirements
 

Why Join Primrose?

  • Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team
  • Work in a beautiful, brand-new school facility
  • Enjoy a collaborative, supportive work culture with onsite ownership
  • Make a real difference in the lives of families in our community

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