RISE Academy 2025-2026 Administrative Assistant

RISE Academy is a subsidiary of RISE Education System, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. It is our mission to promote the holistic development of the child through an authentic and experiential student learning experience. This is accomplished by educating the child in the formation of faith, family and community. RISE Academy strives for the development of the whole child by providing excellence in academic preparation in a faith-based environment. It is our vision to guide and nurture students to become role models who will exhibit high levels of God-consciousness, professional excellence and civic leadership by serving society at large.

We are looking to hire a full-time, in-person Administrative Assistant at the RISE Academy in San Jose, California.

Job Expectations:

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key school community events

Responsibilities include:

• Promote a healthy and safe school environment
• Supervise student arrival and dismissal
  
• Supervise students during recess and lunchtime
• Occasionally substituting as a teacher in the classroom
• Helping to execute school events
• Support the school leadership on a number of different tasks that emerge daily
  
• Promote a healthy and positive attitude with parents
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the family, staff, and administrative system handbooks
  
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Required Skills/Qualities:

• High School diploma or its equivalent; minimum two-year Associate Degree
• Any combination of experience and training which would indicate possession of knowledge, skills and
  abilities listed above
• Ability to communicate fluently in English
• Classroom management skills required of a substitute teacher

Preferred Skills/Qualities: 

• At least 2 years of experience in administration support
• At least 2 years experience in working in an academic institution

Compensation:

The compensation range is based on working experience, academic degrees, and certifications. Children of staff members are eligible for tuition discounts.