Job Description

Banning Lewis Academy - School Receptionist - SY 25-26

Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is seeking highly-qualified School Receptionist in Colorado Springs, CO to manage all office functions and act as the first point of contact for students, parents and the general public.

Banning Lewis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006. At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

The School Receptionist will:

• Work with school leadership to meet goals, create a welcoming and team-oriented atmosphere, and build an open and honest culture in line with company values.
• Manage school-wide phone, email, and in-person communications including:
• Answer phones
• Greet/direct visitors and students arriving at the office
• Implement registration, badging and visiting procedures for parents and guests
• Help create and distribute school newsletters, surveys, and other notifications
• Assist with school events such as Parent Orientation, Open House, school outings, and field trips
• Ensure a clean and welcoming environment is maintained
• Achieve compliance with all federal, state, local and school student record-keeping requirements such as to:
• Ensure 100% on-time and complete daily attendance submissions
• Complete all required steps of the truancy process
• Process student withdrawals
• Prepare and maintain transcripts
• Fulfill records requests within policy guidelines
• Establish and maintain student cumulative files and other records securely and confidentially per federal, state and local regulations
• Participate in annual student record audits
• Perform administrative support functions such as:
• Preparing reports
• Filing
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Coordinating meetings and events
• Maintaining calendars
• Maintain appropriate levels of office supplies and other material inventory
• Log and report issues pertaining to office equipment, technology, custodial, and facilities
• Actively participate in school staff meetings, committee meetings and professional development events
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You:

• Minimum two (2) years' office management experience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience learning and mastering new computer programs
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Professional, punctual and self-motivated
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)
• Experience working in an education setting preferred

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position is paid at a rate of $18.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually. All eligible employees will participate in Colorado's Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program, in accordance with state law. Paid Time Off: The amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) employees accrue is determined by both their position and the length of their employment term. Employees could accrue up to 10 days of paid time off for 10-month roles, 11 days of paid time off for 11-month roles and 15 days of paid time off for 12-month roles. We offer several plans to choose from, with a wide range of deductibles and co-insurance levels. We offer plans with set co-pays for certain medical services, as well as a high deductible plan with set co-insurance levels after deductibles have been met. All plans offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage. We also offer flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Application Process

The deadline for applying for this position is June 30, 2025. Visit our careers page at

to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Banning Lewis Academy and ACCEL Schools are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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