The school is seeking a School Receptionist to support daily operations and ensure smooth communication between students, parents, staff, and visitors. This role is essential for maintaining accurate attendance records, managing front desk activities, and creating a welcoming and well‑organized school environment.Key ResponsibilitiesFront Desk & School EnvironmentArrive at work no later than 7:30 a.m.Prepare the reception area for the start of the school day.Maintain a tidy, professional, and welcoming entrance area throughout the day.Greet students, parents, staff, and visitors in a polite and professional manner.Escort visitors within the school premises when required.Manage daily communication via corporate phone, email, and WhatsApp.Student & Staff AttendanceRecord daily student attendance in the Toddle system.Monitor completion of attendance by teachers and follow up if required.Communicate with homeroom teachers regarding student absences.Contact parents to clarify absence reasons and update records accordingly.Post daily absences in designated WhatsApp groups.Maintain staff absence and attendance records.Early Student DepartureReceive and process early departure requests (before 3:30 p.m.).Confirm approval from the homeroom teacher, school doctor, and administration.Inform security and relevant staff of approved early departures.Record early departures in the tracking log.Politely remind parents that early departures are discouraged and appointments should be scheduled after 3:30 p.m. whenever possible.End‑of‑Day ProceduresSupport student dismissal and respond to parent inquiries.Ensure all students have been collected.Prepare the reception area for the following school day.Administrative DutiesCheck incoming emails daily and notify administration and teaching staff of important updates (absences, illnesses, events, etc.).Respond to parent inquiries and manage correspondence.Receive, register, and distribute medical certificates and official documents.Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by the school administration.School Uniform ManagementManage school uniform sales.Receive payments and prepare delivery notes.Submit documentation to the Accounting Department.Monitor uniform stock levels and prepare purchase requests when needed.RequirementsPrevious experience as a receptionist or administrator (experience in a school environment is an advantage).Strong communication and customer service skills.Ability to work with documentation and digital record‑keeping systems.High level of responsibility, organization, and attention to detail.Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced environment.We OfferOfficial employment in accordance with local labor legislation.Working schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Stable position in a reputable educational institution.Supportive and professional working environment.KIS is more than academics, more than a school - we are a community with a strong vision & mission.We are pleased to introduce you to Kazakhstan International School (KIS) - Astana. Eventually we plan to offer the IB Programme for Kindergarten through Grade 12 with a rich array of academics, arts, and athletics in a setting that inspires excellence and a love for learning. At the start, from August 2024, we will begin with Kindergarten through Grade 4 (PYP*).Founded in 1998, KIS has made student-centered, inquiry-based learning a priority from the start. From our beginnings as the first Montessori based kindergarten in Almaty, Kazakhstan, we have consistently made decisions with a clear goal in mind: supporting quality student learning and social-emotional growth. With that goal in mind, KIS Astana will develop to become one of a select number of world schools to offer the full IB continuum: PYP (Reception Class to Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6-10) and DP (Grades 11-12).At KIS, we are more than academics; we are a learning community of students, parents, teachers, and staff working together to create a school culture that ensures a world-class, international education.Motto: More than Academics.
Vision: To be a caring, impactful community that excels in learning and in life.
Mission: The KIS community nurtures a growth mindset through a holistic education that connects cultures.
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