Student Support Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Engagement

  • Build positive, Christ-centered relationships with students across grade levels

  • Support student engagement, behavior, and overall well-being

  • Assist with student check-ins, transitions, and daily needs

  • Supervise students during recess, lunch, or other non-classroom times as needed

Teaching Associate Support

  • Provide in-class support alongside lead teachers as needed

  • Assist with small-group instruction, learning support, and classroom management

  • Step in as classroom coverage when necessary (not full-time teaching)

Student Recruitment & Admissions Support

  • Assist with student recruitment efforts, including tours, shadow days, and family interactions

  • Support enrollment initiatives and admissions events

  • Help communicate JCA’s mission and culture to prospective families

Development & Advancement Support

  • Assist with development-related initiatives, including donor engagement and partner relationships

  • Support administrative tasks related to fundraising, community partnerships, and events

  • Help maintain a welcoming and professional experience for donors, partners, and guests

Administrative & Office Support

  • Provide general administrative support as needed across campus

  • Assist with organization, communication, and coordination of initiatives

  • Support campus operations in a flexible, team-oriented manner

Qualifications & Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build rapport with students, families, staff, and community partners
  • Organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple responsibilities
  • Experience in education, student services, administration, or a related field preferred
  • Design, formatting, or basic marketing experience preferred (e.g., creating flyers, documents, presentations, or digital communications)
  • Comfortable using common tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar platforms
  • A heart for Christian education and alignment with the mission and values of Joshua Christian Academy
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Work Environment

  • Combination of classroom, office, and campus-wide responsibilities

  • Active role involving student supervision and engagement throughout the school day

  • Collaborative team culture focused on serving students and families well

Why This Role Matters

The Student Support Specialist helps ensure students feel known, supported, and cared for while strengthening the systems that allow JCA to grow and thrive. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values relationships, and desires to make a meaningful impact in a Christ-centered school environment.