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Spanish Teacher • 3rd-8th grade

3rd-8th Grade Spanish Teacher (2023-24 academic year)

28-30 hours per week

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 3rd-8th Grade Spanish Teacher, for a ¾ time position, starting August 2023.

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 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 & Learning (inquiry, communication, academia, engagement, aesthetics, and care/relationship to self, others, the environment, and the world).

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 considered
  • 3 years of teaching experience at the Elementary and/or Middle School levels.

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.

Compensation

Pay Range – $41,000-44,000 per year, dependent on experience and education.
28-30 hours per week.
On-campus housing is a possibility.

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Development Assistant

Development Assistant

Part-time • 22-25 hours per week

Oak Grove is searching for a dedicated and socially conscious development assistant to assist our development team in creating and implementing strategies that ensure sustainability and organizational growth. Duties for the development assistant will include preparing progress reports, drafting proposals, engaging with potential donors, tracking contributions, preparing and managing mailing lists, assisting with event planning, liaising with consultants, assisting with volunteer programs, driving community empowerment initiatives (specifically the 50th Anniversary Celebrations), ensuring timely acknowledgment of contributions, coordinating workshops, drafting outreach strategies, and researching, identifying funding opportunities, and imbuing Oak Grove’s mission and intent. 

The ideal candidate for this role should possess strong people skills, exceptional communication skills, and time management skills. The development assistant should enhance the efficiency of administrative functions, sustain organizational growth, secure funding, maintain positive relations with donors, and ensure the integrity of development processes.

Development Assistant Responsibilities

  • Maintaining relations with donors and clients
  • Creating and delivering presentations
  • Designing and detailing strategies
  • Supporting and improving fundraising efforts
  • Enhancing overall development initiatives
  • Advising on operating procedures
  • Identifying and engaging with support agencies
  • Supporting the school’s outreach objectives 

Development Assistant Qualifications

  • Degree in public relations, marketing, or communication or a related field 
  • Computer literate 
  • Self-motivated
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Emotionally intelligent
  • Analytical 
  • Deep understanding of the mission and philosophy of the school 
  • Enthusiastic team player 
  • Experience managing social media 

Compensation

Pay Range – $22-25 per hour dependent on experience and education.
On-campus housing is a possibility.

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Maintenance Position

Maintenance Position

Part-time • On campus

Hours per week: 10-20

We are looking for a qualified part-time handyperson to keep our facilities in excellent condition by doing odd jobs. The right candidate is well organized, with strong general repair skills and an eye for detail. Technical knowledge is an essential part of a handyperson’s toolkit. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform basic electrical and plumbing maintenance.
  • Perform basic facilities maintenance and repairs.
  • Perform irrigation and plumbing repairs.
  • Participate in training and other learning activities and professional development as required. 

Handyperson Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
  • Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Familiarity with basic hand and power tools
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems
  • Ability to work well with people, with strong communication skills
  • A contractor or journeyman license is a plus

Possibility to fill in for Grounds and Campus Security Manager when sick, on vacation, or on a school outing.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
Support Grounds and Campus Security Manager (might include occasional evenings and weekends).

Compensation

Hourly rate: $25-$27, based on experience.

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Custodian

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 

Compensation

The pay range is $19–22 per hour.
Includes health benefits.

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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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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

The pay is $20 per hour ($154 per day).

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Seeds of Belonging is an anti-bias anti-racism initiative for early childhood educators and parents, that aims to cultivate futures of understanding, accountability, accommodation, and respect among difference in our local Ojai community and in the world at large.

Thank you to Liz Fish for the wonderful photos.

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