Kitchen Assistant

Part-time position

We are a small private school looking for a dedicated, organized kitchen assistant who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced culinary environment. The kitchen assistant’s duties include helping in the preparation of daily lunches, as well as washing dishes and flatware, thoroughly cleaning the kitchen, and resetting the kitchen for the next day. The kitchen assistant may also restock items, put away deliveries, help prepare cook stations, clean appliances and machines, empty and clean trash receptacles, and other duties, as needed. To be successful in this position, you need to be a committed, communicative team player with excellent time management skills. You need to be able to prioritize tasks in a busy setting and adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Support kitchen staff with meal preparation.
• Ensure the availability of clean dishes for lunch service, wash dishes, pots, pans, and flatware.
• Clean cook and dish sink stations.
• Clean machines, appliances, pots, pans, mixers, etc. used in the kitchen.
• Unload and store deliveries.
• Sweep and mop floors, especially in the event that items are broken or spilled.
• Take out the trash and rinse garbage cans
• Report kitchen accidents or violations of food safety codes and procedures.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for 6-8 hour shifts and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.

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After Care Program Teacher, Kindergarten–3rd Grade

Part-time position

Oak Grove School, a small pre-K through 12th grade progressive college preparatory school with a small boarding program in Ojai, California, is seeking an experienced and accomplished teacher for our Aftercare program.

Our Aftercare program serves children 5-9 years old, five days a week between the hours of 2:30-4pm and 12-4pm on Wednesdays. This is an outdoor, play-based program with an emphasis on arts and crafts, projects, and being together. The ideal candidate for this position would have the ability to support a mixed age group while providing a nurturing environment that honors the age and stage of each student. 

There is a special emphasis on social-emotional development in our school, based on the values of community and empathy. We see children as capable and competent and support them in developing the tools and skills needed to participate in cooperative interactions, to resolve conflicts peacefully, to stand up for themselves and others, and to be active, responsible members of a group.

At Oak Grove, we are committed to fostering in children the sense of well-being and confidence that enables them to appreciate others and instills real understanding across cultures. We offer an inclusive, integrated, caring, and explorative 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).

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 ECE units or equivalent 
• Experience with kindergarten and early elementary-age children 
• BA preferred

Qualities:

• Nurturing, creative, and thoughtful
  
• Strong skills in supporting social-emotional growth and facilitating conflict resolution with students, and being in respectful partnership with parents
• 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 
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, professional, and energetic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents and colleagues
• Organized, punctual and strong follow through skills

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School Custodian

Full time, on-campus
With 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.

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