Lower School Recreation Leader & Student Support (Immediate Opening, Full Time)

Oakwood School is an independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory school for students in preschool through twelfth grade. Students come to Oakwood for an outstanding, balanced academic program led by expert, passionate teachers who foster confident self-expression and self-discovery. Our diverse community, thriving on an expansive campus, provides a home for an extended family of learners. Here, we share our unwavering commitment to a more intentional education.

Oakwood School fosters a learning environment where meaningful peer relationships and strong teacher interactions create a foundation for student growth. We believe that students thrive when they feel supported and encouraged to take risks, embracing a growth mindset as a key pillar of learning. Our educators cultivate a safe and engaging classroom atmosphere that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Located in beautiful suburban Morgan Hill, CA, Oakwood offers its faculty and staff convenient access to many amenities, such as shops, restaurants, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. The world-class resources of Silicon Valley, Stanford University, the University of California-Berkeley, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area are only a short drive away. 

SUMMARY

The Recreation Leader & Student Support supports the daily needs of the Lower School through student supervision, classroom academic support, and after-school recreation. This position works collaboratively with classroom teachers and school administration to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for students throughout the school day.

During the academic day, the Recreation Leader & Student Support assists classroom teachers with small-group instruction, with an emphasis on Language Arts and reading support. All academic support is provided under the direction and guidance of the core classroom teacher, principal and curriculum coordinator.

The position also provides supervision during recess, lunch, and other non-classroom times and transitions into the After-School Program at the end of the academic day, helping to lead recreational and enrichment activities.

Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, year round

Start: Immediate opening

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students with schoolwork and recreation activities
• Coordinate the creation, planning and maintenance of a safe and healthy learning environment
• Maintain consistent supervision and active involvement with children inside and outside
• Plan and implement appropriate, engaging activities
• Maintain a warm, caring and non-judgmental attitude towards children and their families
• Assist in maintaining equipment and materials in a neat, organized fashion
• Fulfill campus responsibilities including lunch duty, crosswalk duty, or other duties as assigned

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embody Oakwood School’s mission and values
• Support and follow school policies and procedures
• Participate in Admission events, including Open House, New Student Orientation, and applicant interviews
• Attend various staff meetings, Back-to-School Nights, commencement ceremony, and other events as directed
• Classroom coverage as needed
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

Required

• Strong leadership and group management skills
• Ability to engage and motivate children through play and activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to model appropriate behavior and sportsmanship
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team*
• Must successfully pass pre-employment background check

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Experience working with school age children and their families

*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with arms and hands, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-30 pounds
• Ability to speak and hear and see near and far
• Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to escort students to different classes, to recess and to field trips, etc.
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment
• Ability to work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time
• Occasional to frequent interruptions
• Ability to adapt to a variety of different environments with varying levels of noise, temperature, physical space, etc.

COMPENSATION

This position has an expected hourly range of $22.00 - $32.00.

BENEFITS

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer match, paid sick leave, professional development opportunities, and on-site cardio and weight room. 

Dependent children of employees receive tuition remission (one child no-cost tuition/full-time employee), financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and on-site before and after school care.  

Please visit Oakwood’s Employment webpage to learn more and access a full listing of benefits.