Pay rate will be $16.00 per hour and includes insurance and time off benefits

Full-time position working 40 hours per week

Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:45 am to 2:45 pm

Easterseals Florida is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to provide warm, energetic, and professional customer service while delivering essential administrative support to our Early Childhood team in the Explorer Academy in Daytona Beach. Serving as the first point of contact for families, visitors, and staff, this role plays a vital part in creating a welcoming, organized, and compliant environment that supports children, families, and the Easterseals Florida’s mission. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable, and thrives in a fast-paced, people-centered setting while balancing administrative responsibilities with excellent customer service.

What We Offer

• Live and on-demand professional development
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options
• 403B retirement savings plan
• Wellness program and work-life balance
• A chance to make a lasting impact in your community

A snapshot of what you’ll be doing:

• Serves as the first point of contact, welcoming Easterseals clients, visitors, and staff and providing assistance as needed
• Maintains professional communication via phone, email, and in person
• Performs general administrative duties including answering phones, filing, copying, and report generation
• Collects Early Childhood Center fees and prepares deposits in accordance with accounting procedures
• Ensures accurate child check-in/check-out and maintains attendance records in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements
• Uploads and manages required documentation in ProCare, ensuring timely completion and parent signatures
• Documents and reports accidents and incidents in ProCare
• Responds promptly to parent and staff inquiries and communicates documentation requirements to ensure compliance prior to entry
• Maintains an accurate waitlist using the Easterseals data management system
• Ensures the front lobby is clean, welcoming, and that all visitors, vendors, and contractors are properly signed in and out
• Collaborates with the Director to create and maintain newsletter content as requested

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
• 1–2 years of administrative or general office experience required
• Previous experience in a preschool or daycare setting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to organize time, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrates integrity, tact, professionalism, and sound judgment
• An energetic, resourceful and professional individual who will promote a positive, respectful and team-based environment
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP)

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.