Classroom Assistant

THE OAKWOOD SCHOOL • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Classroom Assistants must be prepared to support teachers as they challenge students academically, physically, and artistically and to establish genuine relationships within our community. Classroom Assistants will help with planning special activities to pique our students’ interests in a variety of ways. Classroom Assistants are scheduled for 37.5 hours (per week) in the classroom. This position is a 10-month role which follows our academic school year from August through June each year.

Requirements

• Classroom, After School Program, or Summer Camp work experience, or other equivalent professional experience working with children
• Commitment to our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) mission
• Ability to think on one’s feet
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Must enjoy working with children and demonstrate good judgment in doing so
• Patience and a sense of humor

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports the teacher with classroom programming and activities.
• Sets up and dismantles actives and projects as needed
• Supervises and facilitates free-choice activities and recess
• Assists the teacher with developing weekly lesson plans
• Submits material requests
• Helps students learn in creative, hands-on, interactive, and age-appropriate ways
• Incorporates opportunities for students to collaborate, problem-solve, and be creative
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level