Executive Assistant- Temp

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) match

Tuition discounts

Paid vacation

Up to 17 paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Valley Christian Schools seeks a long-term temporary Executive Assistant to support the Superintendent and Board at our Cerritos headquarters. The role centers on calendar management, meeting logistics, and professional communications aligned with the school’s mission.

The Executive Assistant will serve as a welcoming presence for students, families, staff, and visitors, coordinating agendas, documents, and travel logistics while upholding Christian hospitality and discretion in a

Qualifications

• Active participation in prayer, worship, and Christian fellowship as part of the role.
• Experience supporting executive/management positions administratively.
• Affirmation and support of the school’s Christian mission and beliefs.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the Superintendent's calendar and schedule meetings with agendas and documents.
• Draft, proofread, and send professional communications on behalf of the Superintendent and Board.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and board materials.
• Provide Christian hospitality to students, families, employees, and visitors.
• Support the spiritual life activities as appropriate and align with the organization's mission.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion and trustworthiness

Multitasking and prioritization

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Calendar management

Hospitality

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Scheduling tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Headquarters - Cerritos, CA 90703, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $24.53 - $33.97 Hourly, Executive Assistant- Temporary (Long Term)

Valley Christian Schools (VCS) is seeking a long-term temporary Executive Assistant to support the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Directors. The Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board serves an important ministry and leadership-support role within Valley Christian Schools. (S)He actively supports the mission of VCS through personal Christian faith, Christ-centered service, prayerful discernment, hospitality, integrity, and care for people and the institution.

As a trusted partner to the Superintendent and Board of Directors, the Executive Assistant helps steward the Superintendent's time, attention, relationships, responsibilities, and priorities by proactively managing the Superintendent's calendar; organizing meetings with agendas, background information, documents, correspondence, and logistical details; drafting, proofreading, organizing, and sending professional, mission-aligned communications on behalf of the Superintendent and the Board; serving as a welcoming and responsive presence for the Superintendent's office, providing Christian hospitality to students, families, employees, Board members, and visitors; and participating appropriately in the spiritual life of VCS, including prayer, worship, devotions, and Christian fellowship. Through proactive organization, communication, coordination, and follow-through, the Executive Assistant helps ensure that the Superintendent's office and the work of the Board operate with excellence, responsiveness, and Christ-centered care.

Benefits Include

• 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation Days and Sick Time
• Up to 17 paid holidays
• Pay Range- $24.53 to $33.97 per hour

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools strives for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual student’s needs. The school was founded in 1935 on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life, and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students. Valley Christian Schools has over 1,200 students in preschool through 12th grade. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California.

Qualifications

• A professing Christian who has personally placed faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and demonstrates an active and growing relationship with Christ.
• Experience administratively supporting Executive/Management positions.
• Affirmation and support of the mission, core beliefs, doctrinal commitments, and Christian educational philosophy of Valley Christian Schools.
• Active participation in a Protestant Christian church whose teaching is consistent with the doctrinal commitments of VCS. CRC or RCA membership is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to participate authentically in prayer, worship, Christian fellowship, and other spiritual practices associated with the position.
• Exceptional trustworthiness, discretion, maturity, judgment, organizational ability, multitasking, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, work independently, and consistently follow responsibilities through to completion.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Warmth, hospitality, emotional maturity, flexibility, and a service-oriented approach to working with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and common communication, scheduling, and productivity tools.

Valley Christian Schools does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.