26-27 Campus Aide - Stella Elementary Charter Academy

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Star Schools is a nonprofit organization operating public charter schools in urban Los Angeles. Its mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support so students can achieve academic excellence, develop their talents, and succeed in higher education, careers, and life. The organization emphasizes integrity, Ubuntu, Kohyang, and growth, and offers small class sizes, coordinator support, collaboration opportunities, and data-driven professional development. The Campus Aide supports student supervision during lunch, recess, and transitions between classes, along with clerical support for teachers and office staff. The role includes mentoring students, encouraging positive behavior and relationships, assisting teachers with classroom behavior and instruction, tutoring individuals and small groups, and helping maintain a safe and pleasant learning environment. Additional duties may include supervising hallways and arrival or dismissal, coordinating meal-system operations, and supporting restorative practices in the discipline process. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and 12-month, and reports to the Dean of Operations. The employee generally works indoors in school and office settings, with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions, varying temperatures, noise, fumes, smoke, and dust. The position requires regular interaction with students, families, coworkers, and teachers, as well as physical presence at the worksite and occasional travel for meetings or conferences.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to connect with and build relationships with students and their families.
Ability to facilitate connections between students and faculty.
Proactive approach.
Ability to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli.
Ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English.
Ability to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints.
Ability to make sound judgments based on available information.
Ability to engage in frequent contact with students, parents, and coworkers.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
Ability to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to solve problems logically and provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; passion for student success.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with at-risk youth.
Bachelor’s degree or college coursework toward a bachelor’s degree.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including advocacy skills; Spanish fluency is highly desired.
Bilingual ability in Spanish or Korean.

Responsibilities

Supervise students during lunch, recess, and transitions to classes.
Provide behavioral guidance, support, mentorship, and positive direction to students.
Encourage students to interact positively with other children and people around them.
Provide age-appropriate activities that support students’ physical and emotional growth.
Provide classroom behavior support to teachers.
Provide resources and referrals as necessary to support students’ holistic success.
Orient and provide instructional assistance to individual students or small groups.
Tutor individual students and small groups in various subject areas.
Assist teachers in maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant classroom and learning environment.
Assist in preparing instructional materials.
Maintain open communication with teachers and classroom teams to help meet students’ individual needs.
Provide support to others and perform related duties as assigned.
May supervise hallways, arrival, and dismissal.
May coordinate day-to-day meal-system operations.
May support the Dean of Students, School Counselor, or Principal by providing restorative justice practices in the discipline process.
May perform other duties as assigned.