At Kido, we’re reimagining early childhood education with warm, inspiring environments where children—and educators—grow and thrive. We believe in the power of early education to shape confident, curious, and capable young learners.

Guided by our core values of Listen, Learn, Lead, we blend global best practices with a community-driven approach that sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence every day.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now. we’d love to meet you.

Kïdo is a global network of innovative preschools with the vision of creating a truly modern early years environment.

We are seeking a receptionist to support our growing team! The receptionist is a vital part of the running of our school here at Kido. You’ll answer the phones, greet families, children and staff as they come and go throughout the day, and support with various administrative tasks.

Why Choose Kïdo?

We offer competitive salaries at all levels, PLUS regular opportunities for raises
FREE tuition for up to 2 of your children (18 months or older) who attend Kido while you work
$500 refer-a-friend bonus for recommending Kïdo to friends*
Teacher lounge stocked with healthy snacks for you
Access to our fully stocked teacher supply closet, with options to order any additional supplies you need bi-weekly
Tuition reimbursement and professional development - we provide you with all the training you need, and we’ll help you develop a plan to meet your professional goals.

Full time employees ALSO get:

You get the day OFF to celebrate your birthday
2 weeks (80 hours) of paid time off each year, PLUS an additional week (40 hours) of sick time to use for illness/appointments
Paid holidays (9 holidays per year)
Comprehensive health care, vision and dental - with generous subsidies to make it affordable
Short term disability (STD) and life insurance - fully paid by the company

*Bonus paid in 2 installments, after your referral is hired and is working for at least 90 days.

What will you do?

You'll work closely to support the people in your school and you’ll be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our great culture. You will have accountability for the following:

Team Player – be part of a fantastic team and forge great relationships within your team and everyone in the early education setting. This will include supporting teachers with restroom breaks and meal breaks as needed, as well as subbing in classes from time to time.
Setting up – you’ll help to create inspiring learning places, utilizing indoor and outdoor space.
Teaching – While your primary responsibilities will be at the front desk, you’ll have the opportunity to support teaching staff as well. Be hands-on helping to deliver a great learning experience for our children and support the team to meet curriculum aims and objectives.
Curriculum – help Kïdo to deliver the best and most up to date curriculum for our children, and facilitate the sharing of this information with our families through the app and newsletters.
Relationships – You will encourage open lines of feedback and communication between colleagues, parents, and children. You’ll create meaningful relationships within your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families.
Paperwork - you’ll be responsible for helping to ensure that all school paperwork is up to date and ready for licensing.
Any other duties as reasonably requested by the school management

Position Requirements

Education: the ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:

High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Technical school or associate degree

Experience: the ideal candidate will have one or both of the following:

Two to three years of clerical experience
At least one year of experience in a licensed child care setting

Additional Requirements:

At least 18 years of age
Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check.

Kido is an equal opportunity employer.

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