Little Sophia is a well-established non-denominational Steiner Kindergarten for 3 to 5 year-old children in mixed-age groups. We are not-for-profit and located close to the historic Abbotsford Convent Arts precinct, the Collingwood Children's Farm, and Yarra Bend parkland, all of which have natural spaces used in our play-based programs. Children from our playgroups and long day kindergarten programs go on to attend local schools, Sophia Mundi Steiner School, and Collingwood College.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The role of the receptionist is a flexible part-time position of up to 16 hours per week. The receptionist will support the coordinator and compliance officer and undertake administrative tasks necessary to ensure the efficient running of the kindergarten. They will answer the phone and incoming emails, pass on messages and tasks to office staff, teachers, and families as required.

They will be responsible for making sure information is distributed to the relevant parties: teachers, parents, compliance officer, and/or coordinator. They will have a warm, friendly, and polite manner with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, showing attention to detail. The successful applicant must feel connected to and welcome the concept of distributed leadership and collaborative decision-making. The receptionist plays a key part in ensuring transparency so as our distributed leadership model functions well, the appropriate people are consulted, and information is received and discussed.

It is essential that our applicant feels connected with our philosophy and has or develops a basic understanding of Steiner early childhood education and pedagogy.