Employment Opportunities

Current Employment opportunities:

• 3rd Grade Teacher Aide
• School Custodian

3rd Grade Teacher Aide

Part-time
On campus in Ojai, California

Oak Grove School, a small pre-K through 12th grade progressive college preparatory school with a small boarding program in Ojai, California, is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher Aide, starting August 2021.

The goal of our elementary program is to offer an inclusive, integrated, challenging, and highly engaging academic experience that also reflects the philosophical underpinnings of the school as expressed in the Arts of Living & Learning (inquiry, communication, academia, engagement, aesthetics, and care/relationship to self, others, the environment, and the world), which inform both curricula and classroom practice.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a BA degree
Experience at the elementary school-age children

Qualities:

Familiarity with the philosophy of the school (amongst other things an inquiry-based approach to education in a non-competitive atmosphere), and an understanding of progressive education will be an asset
Self-motivated, professional, and energetic
Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, and colleagues
Ability to work as part of a close-knit team

Please complete the following form to be considered:

School Custodian

Full time, on-campus
Benefits

We are a small private school looking for a custodian who enjoys working in a school environment. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role. A keen eye for detail and diligence are also imperative in this job. This is a full-time position with benefits. There is some flexibility in the schedule but most work is completed before and after school hours.

Essential job functions and responsibilities

Clean classrooms, offices, bathrooms, and shared spaces across campus.
Ensure spaces are prepared for each school day by taking out trash, dusting surfaces, and tidying up furniture.
Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpet and rugs.
Wash and sanitize toilets and sinks and restock disposables (e.g. paper towels and soap).
Clean mirrors and windows.
Maintain entrances of classrooms, offices, buildings by cleaning mats, cobwebs, etc.
Emergency cleaning as needed.
Assist with set up for special school events or programs and clean up afterward.
Report minor repairs and major damage to maintenance (broken doorknob, minor leak, etc.).

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Knowledge of emergency procedures.
Ability to maintain property and inventory.
Ability to complete orders as needed.

Physical demands

Heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, kneeling, lifting, reaching, and repetitive motion.

Working conditions

Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Requirements

Proven experience as a custodian, janitor, or a similar role.
Knowledge of the use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
Attention to detail and conscientious.
Collaborative and team player mindset.
Capable of building rapport with children and adults of all ages
Sees children as competent, capable and worthy of respect
Treats all people respectfully regardless of age, race, gender identity, physical or mental ability, sexual preference, ethnicity, religious practices and/or political affiliation

Please complete the following form to be considered:

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