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Dedham Country Day School (DCD) seeks a well-qualified Main Office Receptionist to join the robust faculty and staff in our Pre-Kindergarten to grade 8 community for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a part-time position (10 hours a week) with a suggested schedule of 2.5 hours of work on Monday – Thursday.

Main Office Responsibilities:

• Manage DCD’s main office and lobby by serving and directing all students, employees, families, and visitors, and maintain building security
• Answer and direct all incoming phone calls
• Maintain a professional and well-kept front lobby and reception area, ensuring the space is inviting for visitors, especially in advance of school events
• Distribute incoming mail and deliveries to individuals at the school
• Maintain and document daily student attendance and coordinate late arrivals/early dismissals with faculty and staff
• Provide administrative support as needed (i.e. compiling packets, printing documents, etc.)

Strong candidates will have:

• A bachelor’s degree and related work experience
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, to ensure the privacy of students, families, and faculty & staff.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively
• Excellent communication skills with a willingness to provide strong customer service to visitors
• Preference for a proficiency with technology and Google Suite

School Mission and Philosophy:

DCD is proud to offer an educational experience that:

• Provides to each child a unique educational balance of challenging academics, arts, and athletics;
• Embraces an inclusive interdependent community of students, teachers, and parents that fosters trust and encourages children to take risks;
• Creates independent, resilient, lifelong learners through engaging, developmentally based teaching designed to meet varied learning styles; and
• Inspires students to become caring, ethical members of the larger world by emphasizing thoughtful citizenship and respect for self and others.

At DCD, our children develop a willingness to try, an ability to do, and a drive to care. We strive to provide a multicultural and anti-bias education which celebrates the diversity of our community and prepares children with the skills they need to connect and thrive in our diverse world. We believe that a broad range of experiences and viewpoints enhances learning and enriches life for students and faculty alike. We strongly encourage applications from people of color or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools, and are committed to an inclusive school experience for all who work at DCD. Additionally, DCD places a high value on the professional growth of all faculty and staff and provides outstanding opportunities for individual professional development.

Application Information:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Katie Ouellette, Chief of Staff at kouellette@dcds.net. Hourly rate of $23 – $30 depending on experience.

Dedham Country Day School is an independent, coeducational Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 8 school located just west of Boston in Dedham MA. DCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any non-job related physical or mental disability.