Kindergarten Assistant Teacher - Oakwood School

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.

Located in beautiful suburban Morgan Hill, CA, Oakwood offers its faculty 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

Oakwood School is seeking a full time kindergarten assistant teacher from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This position is for the 2024-2025 school year beginning in August 2024.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support classroom teacher with group and individual instruction
• Plan, supervise, and implement the afterschool curriculum
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities
• Demonstrate patience, respect, and a commitment to families and children
• Participate in all school events
• Help maintain classroom and school
• Ability to be flexible, reliable, and punctual
• Support and follow school policies and procedures
• Be a positive and contributing member of the Oakwood community
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion to work with children and their families
• Candidates must be willing to be trained in CPR and First Aid or currently certified
• We are seeking people who are self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic team players

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 24 ECE units required 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Ability to see, hear, and speak to exchange information in a proficient manner
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, bend, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-30 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement
• Ability to reach overhead and horizontally
• Ability to work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time
• Frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear 
• Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations on campus 
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Occasional to frequent interruptions
  
  

COMPENSATION

This position has an expected pay scale of $22.00-$27.00 an hour depending on prior experience, education, and job requirements.

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.