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Campus & Grounds Assistant

Part-Time to ¾-Time

Oak Grove School, a small Pre-K through 12th-grade progressive college-preparatory school in Ojai, California, is seeking a dependable, hands-on Campus & Grounds Assistant to help care for our 150-acre campus and support the school’s daily operations.

This is a varied, active position for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining a beautiful and functional campus, and is comfortable moving between routine grounds care and the practical needs of a busy school community.

The Role

The Campus & Grounds Assistant works as part of the school’s Facilities and Maintenance team to help keep the campus safe, clean, welcoming, and ready for students, faculty, staff, and community events.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular irrigation and grounds checks and report maintenance needs
Support the preparation, set-up, and breakdown of school events and activities
Remove and manage trash and recycling throughout the campus
Deweb buildings, walkways, outdoor spaces, and other campus areas
Use leaf blowers and other basic grounds-maintenance equipment
Help keep outdoor areas, common spaces, and facilities clean and orderly
Assist with basic facilities and maintenance tasks as needed
Move furniture, equipment, and supplies for events and school activities
Identify and report safety, maintenance, or repair issues
Support seasonal campus maintenance and special projects
Work collaboratively with the facilities team and respond to the changing needs of the school
Assist with rodent control and mitigation
Perform other campus and facilities duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Reliable, responsible, and self-directed
Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and using basic grounds-maintenance equipment
Attentive to detail and takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and beautiful campus
Able to organize tasks, manage time, and work independently
Willing to pitch in and help wherever needed
Comfortable working around children and within a school community
A clear and respectful communicator
Collaborative, flexible, and able to respond to changing priorities
Experienced with basic groundskeeping, facilities, landscaping, or maintenance work; school or institutional experience is a plus

Schedule & Compensation

Part-time to ¾-time
$26/hour
Schedule to be determined based on the needs of the school and the availability of the successful candidate
Position is on-site at Oak Grove School in Ojai, California

About Oak Grove School

Oak Grove School is a progressive, college preparatory school serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Our 150-acre campus provides a unique setting for learning, with classrooms, gardens, open spaces, wooded areas, and facilities shared by students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.

We value care and relationship—to ourselves, to one another, to the environment, and to the world around us. The care of our physical campus is an important part of creating a safe, welcoming, and beautiful environment for learning.

Oak Grove School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, national origin, cultural heritage, age, gender, marital status, political beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, or family style in our employment policies and practices.

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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

Half day sub (4 hours) – $95 flat rate

Full day sub (7.5 hours) – $175 flat rate

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Sous Chef Substitute

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

Hourly Rate – $26

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Aftercare Teacher

Part time position

The Oak Grove Aftercare program serves children 5-10 years old, providing care beyond the regular school day. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support students to transition from their school day into the Aftercare program
Purchasing and preparing snacks
Plan and implement activities, arts and crafts, and games
Build connecting relationships with each student
Support students with conflict resolution and social-emotional growth and development
Oversee Aftercare registration
Communicate directly with parents and homeroom teachers

Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 ECE units or equivalent
Experience working with 5-10 year olds
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 (among 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, with strong follow-through skills

Hours:

The aftercare program runs from 2:30-5:00 pm four days a week and 12:00-5:00 pm on Wednesdays. Hours would range from 18 to 22 per week.

Compensation

$30- $35/hr. depending on experience

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3rd-8th Grade Spanish Teacher

¾ time position – Possible full time position with other responsibilities

Oak Grove School, a small pre-K through 12th grade progressive school in Ojai, California, is seeking an experienced 3rd-8th Grade Spanish Teacher, for a part-time position (27 hours per week), starting August 2025. Full time options are available depending on experience and qualifications.

At Oak Grove, we are committed to fostering in children the sense of well-being and confidence that enables them to appreciate others and that 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 and Learning (inquiry; communication; academia; engagement; aesthetics; and care/relationship to self, others, the environment, and the world).

Responsibilities and Duties

Teach basic Spanish and Latin American culture to 3rd grade through 8th grade (6 sections). Each class meets 1- 2 times per week for approximately 60 minutes per class.
Attend regular staff meetings, professional development in-services, training, and special events.
Support students with conflict resolution and social-emotional growth and development.
Supervise interstitial spaces during breaks and lunch times.
Participate in school events and our outdoor education program.

Qualities

Familiarity with the philosophy of the school (among other things, an inquiry-based approach to education in a non-competitive atmosphere) and an understanding of progressive education.
Familiarity with growth mindset, Responsive Classroom, project-based learning, anti-bias education, and authentic assessment.
Self-motivated, self-disciplined, professional, and energetic.
Highly organized and able to clearly plan and map curricula and to articulate student expectations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to differentiate in the classroom.
Active enjoyment of the outdoors.
Ability to work as part of a close-knit team.

Qualifications

BA and/or MA degree
Multi-subject Teaching Credential preferred and/or MA in Education/single subject Spanish
Fluency in Spanish with teaching experience
3 years of teaching experience at the Elementary and/or Middle School levels.

Compensation

27-40 hours/week at $44K-71K per year depending on experience and qualifications.

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Facilities and Grounds Person

Part time position

We are seeking a reliable and skilled maintenance professional to join our team on a part-time basis. This position plays a key role in supporting the overall upkeep, safety, and functionality of our school facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections of buildings and grounds
Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs
Oversee landscape maintenance
Oversee custodial operations
Address maintenance needs and implement maintenance requests promptly
Support scheduled safety drills and checks
Assist with maintenance-related projects throughout the year
Report any unusual concerns to the Director of Operations
Support school events through set up, breakdown, and general assistance.
Provide occasional assistance in the school garden

Requirements

Work experience in the field
Proficiency with common hand and power tools (hammers, saw, drills, etc.)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, with occasional heavier lifting
Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and supporting a vibrant school community.

Compensation

$31.00-33.00 per hour based on experience.

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Teacher Substitutes

Teacher Substitute

Part-time

Compensation

Half day sub (4 hours) – $95 flat rate

Full day sub (7.5 hours) – $175 flat rate

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Front Office Receptionist & Student Support

Part-time, Monday–Friday (exact hours to be determined)

Key Responsibilities

Greet and welcome students, families, and visitors with warmth and professionalism
Answer and direct phone calls; respond to general inquiries
Provide light administrative support to school staff and faculty
Maintain and distribute emergency supplies across campus
Manage attendance reporting and daily tracking
Oversee the school infirmary, including tending to minor student health needs and contacting families as necessary
Maintain confidentiality and care in all student and family interactions

Ideal Candidate

Warm, reliable, and calm under pressure
Strong communication and organizational skills
Prior experience in school, medical, or administrative settings is preferred
Able to multitask and respond flexibly to the needs of a dynamic school environment
Comfortable using basic computer systems and Google Workspace
Committed to a student-centered educational philosophy

Compensation

$20.50 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.

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🏐 Fall sports are underway!

Our JV and Varsity volleyball teams kicked off the season last week with plenty of energy and positivity on the court. Over these first few weeks, they’ve been learning their roles, finding their footing, and starting to come together on the court.

Come cheer on the Lizards this Wednesday!

🏐 Volleyball vs. VCC, 3 PM at Oak Grove
🏃 Cross Country season opener, 3 PM at Besant Hill

Go Lizards! 🦎
#oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti #bumpsetspike

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🏐 Fall sports are underway!

Our JV and Varsity volleyball teams kicked off the season last week with plenty of energy and positivity on the court. Over these first few weeks, they’ve been learning their roles, finding their footing, and starting to come together on the court.

Come cheer on the Lizards this Wednesday!

🏐 Volleyball vs. VCC, 3 PM at Oak Grove
🏃 Cross Country season opener, 3 PM at Besant Hill

Go Lizards! 🦎
#oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti #bumpsetspike

Founded by philosopher and educator J. Krishnamurti, Oak Grove is built around a distinctive approach to education—one that pairs strong academics with inquiry, self-awareness, relationship, and an exploration of what it means to live intelligently and responsibly in the world.

Campus tours are now open for families interested in Preschool through High School. We invite you to experience Oak Grove in person, explore our campus, learn more about our programs and educational approach, and ask questions about what an Oak Grove education might look like for your family.

Prospective families are also invited to our Open House & All School Showcase on Saturday, November 7, from 1–4 PM. Explore the campus, meet faculty, visit open classrooms and student exhibits, and get a feel for the Oak Grove community.

Learn more about our admissions process and timeline, schedule a tour, RSVP for Open House, or begin an application at oakgroveschool.org.

#oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti #theartoflivingandlearning

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Founded by philosopher and educator J. Krishnamurti, Oak Grove is built around a distinctive approach to education—one that pairs strong academics with inquiry, self-awareness, relationship, and an exploration of what it means to live intelligently and responsibly in the world.

Campus tours are now open for families interested in Preschool through High School. We invite you to experience Oak Grove in person, explore our campus, learn more about our programs and educational approach, and ask questions about what an Oak Grove education might look like for your family.

Prospective families are also invited to our Open House & All School Showcase on Saturday, November 7, from 1–4 PM. Explore the campus, meet faculty, visit open classrooms and student exhibits, and get a feel for the Oak Grove community.

Learn more about our admissions process and timeline, schedule a tour, RSVP for Open House, or begin an application at oakgroveschool.org.

#oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti #theartoflivingandlearning

And away we go! Thank you for a beautiful first day of school. Here`s to many more to come 🧡🦎🔔

#firstdayofschool #theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti

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And away we go! Thank you for a beautiful first day of school. Here's to many more to come 🧡🦎🔔

#firstdayofschool #theartoflivingandlearning #oakgroveschoolojai #jkrishnamurti

And that’s a wrap on summer! Faculty and staff returned to campus last week to prepare for the year, learn together, and delve into Oak Grove’s philosophy and this year’s theme, The Living Movement of Relationship.

Across campus, teachers and staff are putting the finishing touches on classrooms, preparing materials, refining plans, stocking shelves, and tending gardens. There is that unmistakable feeling of a school on the cusp of beginning.

We’re ready, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back tomorrow! 🧡🦎#onemoresleep #theartoflivingandlearning #jkrishnamurti

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