Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00am–4:00pm
Are you looking for a meaningful, welcoming role where you get to be the heart of a school community—greeting families, supporting staff, and keeping daily operations running smoothly?
NLG is seeking a Full Time Receptionist to join our School Program!
This is a great opportunity to step into a vibrant environment and make a positive impact every day. At Nashoba Learning Group, you’ll be part of a mission-driven, supportive, and compassionate community dedicated to helping students grow and thrive. Even in a receptionist role, your impact matters every day.
If you love being the friendly face that keeps a school running smoothly, we’d love to have you on our team!
Full-Time Receptionist Summary
The Receptionist provides telephone and front desk coverage for NLG's School Program at 10 Oak Park Drive. You’ll be the first friendly face people meet and an essential part of our daily operations.
Full-Time Receptionist Responsibilities
Receptionist responsibilities include:
- Welcoming and directing visitors
- Answering and routing incoming calls; responding to messages
- Communicating with parents/guardians, school districts, and transportation companies
- Maintaining student files per DESE requirements and completing filing tasks as needed
- Maintaining student, parent, and staff data and records
- Opening/distributing incoming mail; preparing outgoing mail and arranging package pick-ups
- Keeping the lobby and reception areas tidy and organized
- Providing general administrative assistance as needed
- Arriving promptly at 8:00am and staying through 4:00pm
- Following NLG’s emergency procedures, including SOLVE strategies, First Aid, or CPR when necessary (training provided)
The ideal candidate is:
- Outgoing, pleasant, well-spoken, and welcoming
- Detail-oriented, flexible, and a team player
- Comfortable with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- A high school graduate
- Willing and able to complete required trainings in SOLVE, First Aid, and CPR
- SOLVE introductory course (16–20 hours) provided within the first 3 months
- Annual 1.5-hour refresher provided
- Able to pass required background checks, including CORI
Physical Job Capabilities
Because the temporary receptionist supports a school serving students with autism and complex needs, physical readiness is required. This may include:
- Staying physically close to keep students safe, if needed
- Safely implementing crisis-prevention techniques, including supporting or restraining students between 50–125+ lbs.
- Quick, abrupt upper and lower body movements
- Rotating torso movements
- Grasping, lifting, lowering, and repeated bending
- Maintaining balance and sustaining exertion for short periods
- Remaining in one position for extended timeframes when needed
All training for crisis-prevention strategies is provided by NLG.
If you’re friendly, organized, and excited to support a mission-driven school community, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something meaningful!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute: Bedford, MA 01730 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Skills Required
- Outgoing, pleasant, well-spoken, and welcoming
- Detail-oriented, flexible, and a team player
- Comfortable with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- High school graduate
- Willing and able to complete SOLVE, First Aid, and CPR training
- Able to pass required background checks, including CORI
- Driver's license
- Ability to commute to Bedford, MA 01730; work location in person
- Physical readiness to implement crisis-prevention techniques and support students (lifting/supporting 50-125+ lbs., quick movements, bending)
- Available to work full-time Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm
What We Do
Nashoba Learning Group's mission is to enable children and adults with Autism to function with the greatest possible productivity and independence. They provide individualized education, training, and intervention services for students aged 3-22 with Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as ongoing support for adults with Autism.
