Receptionist - International School

About the role

Blue Valley School, an international school in San Jose, Costa Rica, is looking for a Receptionist. The role provides a welcoming, professional and efficient front desk service to students, parents, staff, visitors and external providers, supporting the school's daily operation through communication, administration and courteous handling of inquiries.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome students, parents, staff, visitors and suppliers professionally and friendly.
• Answer phone calls, emails and general inquiries, directing them to the right department or person.
• Keep the front desk organised, welcoming and professional.
• Support visitor management, including registration, identification, access control and coordination with security.
• Give accurate information on school procedures, schedules and services.
• Receive, organise and distribute correspondence, documents, deliveries and messages.
• Support filing, data entry, appointment coordination and document preparation.
• Help with student attendance, late arrivals and early departures, and communicate with parents when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and work with academic, admissions, HR and operations teams.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a receptionist, front desk, customer service or administrative role.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, attention to detail and discretion.
• Positive, reliable and punctual, able to stay calm and solution-focused with parents, students and visitors.
• School or international environment experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email.
• General administrative systems.

Candidates apply through the school's application form, submitted together with their CV.