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High School Counselor
High School Counselor
Oak Grove School, a small pre-K through 12th-grade progressive school in Ojai, California, is seeking an experienced part-time High School Counselor. We thrive as a community that builds character and confidence while celebrating the joy of learning. We are dedicated to providing an experiential education characterized by a thoughtful balance of academic rigor and creative expression, one that keeps the student at the center and nurtures the whole child.
The school emphasizes social-emotional development and sees children as capable humans. Through the academic and co-curricular program, the school assists students in developing tools and skills to participate in cooperative interactions, resolve conflicts peacefully, stand up for themselves and others, and be active members of the community.
At Oak Grove, we are committed to fostering in children the sense of well-being and confidence that enables a better understanding of oneself and others. We offer an inclusive, integrated, caring, and explorative educational experience that 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).
Oak Grove is a joyful and supportive learning community – a rich environment where enthusiastic cooperation and healthy relationships among colleagues are strong values.
School Counselor Responsibilities:
- Listen to students’ concerns regarding social, academic, or personal circumstances.
- Provide students with support and guidance on how to deal with problems.
- Mediate conflict resolution among students, parents, and teachers.
- Provide short-term counseling for individuals and groups as needed.
- Work with students to develop and improve their wellness tools.
- Provide information and resources on harm reduction, mental health, sexual health, and wellness, as well as other related topics.
- Facilitate student workshops, staff professional development, and Parent Education as requested.
- Refer students to other support services and mental health professionals as needed.
School Counselor Requirements:
- Master’s degree in school counseling or related field.
- Meet the state certification/licensure standards.
- 2+ years of experience as a school counselor.
- Uphold ASCA ethical and professional standards.
- Respectful communication and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of counseling models, methods, and resources.
- Ability to identify and respond to students’ needs.
- Excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity.
Compensation:
Salary: $54 per hour
Hours: 15-20 per week
Teacher Substitutes
Teacher Substitute
Part-time
If you would like to be considered for inclusion on our substitute teacher list, please complete the form below. The work will be sporadic and is a great way to be involved with a close-knit community and to make supplemental income on your terms — you can accept or decline work on a per-case basis.
Compensation
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Substitute Sous Chef
Substitute Sous Chef
Part-time
Do you have in-depth familiarity with the commercial kitchen’s operations? Are you looking for a few days of work here and there throughout the school year? We are looking to hire qualified kitchen substitutes. Our small kitchen team is made up of a head chef, a sous chef, and a dishwasher. On occasion, we need a sous chef sub.
A sous chef sub would support the head chef in lunch preparations at a school that feeds about 200 lunches in one hour. If you think this sounds like a good fit, please apply below.
Compensation
The pay range is $20–23 per hour.
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Oak Grove School does not discriminate on the basis of any individual or group identity characteristics, such as but not limited to race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, differing mental or physical abilities, or family structure in the administration of its educational or admissions policies, employment practices, scholarship, and other school-administered programs. View the unabridged policy.
CONTACT OAK GROVE
Oak Grove School of the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
CALL: 805 646 8236
EMAIL: info@oakgroveschool.org
MAIL: 220 West Lomita Avenue
Ojai, California 93023-2244
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Oak Grove School does not discriminate on the basis of any individual or group identity characteristics, such as but not limited to race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, differing mental or physical abilities, or family structure in the administration of its educational or admissions policies, employment practices, scholarship, and other school-administered programs. View the unabridged policy.