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Babysitter/Temporary Staff - Oakland Adult & Career Education (2026-27) Oakland Unified School District Adult & Career Education - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in
Oakland Unified School District Job Details Job ID:
5745328
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION
Under supervision of the site administrator and general direction of the babysitter coordinator, maintain safety and supervise the play activities of children (ages 1 to 5 years old) while their parents participate in the ESL Family Literacy Classes offered by Oakland Adult and Career Education. Parents will remain on-site at all times and are primarily responsible for their children. This position is temporary and on an "as-needed" basis. Babysitters (Temporary-Staff) will perform duties at a variety of different locations within Oakland Unified School District. Because the need for childcare will fluctuate with parents' enrollment in Adult Career and Education Courses, this position will have an irregular schedule.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
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Essential Functions:
Supervises play areas, engages children in safe and educationally enriching activities during class hours. Remains alert and reports conditions hazardous to the health and safety of children. Maintains a supportive attitude and good communication with children and parents. Maintains parent registration, parent sign-in/sign-out records. Informs parents about babysitting rules. Assures children's safety during class hours. Maintains a clean, safe babysitting area. Maintains communication with site teacher and parents regarding childcare issues. Communicates any childcare-related issues with Family Literacy administration and/or site teacher as necessary. Maintains on-site childcare-related supplies and reorder as necessary. Facilitates appropriate emergency procedures as needed; maintains order in emergencies . Attends monthly babysitters' training meeting as available. Arrives on-time and remains on the shift. Completes and submits bi-monthly time sheets. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE Some previous experience in babysitting groups of children, ages 1-5 yrs. Ab i l i t y to r ead , write , and s peak English sufficie nt to perform the roles and responsibilities , inc luding : O rally commu nicate with Adult Education office staff , the site te acher a nd parents Complete payroll forms Ensure child regi stra tion, sign-in /s ig n -out by parents Read assign men t lett er a nd work s ch edule Good judgment Flexibility in work hours and work locations Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy . Basic knowledge of appropriate play activities. Basic first aid and emergency procedures Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints and tuberculosis clearance Good judgment Flexibility in work hours and work locations Reliable transportation
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy . Basic knowledge of appropriate play activities. Basic first aid and emergency procedures
ABILITY TO
Provide supervision of children and to engage children in age-appropriate activities Communicate with children, parents and staff Provide emergency procedures as needed Work with a minimum amount of direction Work as a team, have a positive and cooperat i ve attitude Successfully supervise children's play. Understand and follow basic oral and written instructions with a minimum of direction Facilitate appropriate emergency procedures as needed; maintain order in emergencies Work independently within framework of established guidelines . Work as a team, have a positive and cooperat i ve attitude. Deal firmly, tactfully, and effectively with children.
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
Babysitters will perform duties at various locations where adult education classes are offered.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical mobility to provide supervision of children and to engage children in age-appropriate activities. Hearing and speaking to communicate with children, parents and staff. Visual acuity to identify safety hazards. Requires the ability to take precautions against nominal exposure to health and safety risks.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Position Type:
Part-Time Salary:
up to $15.96 Per Hour Job Requirements Contact Information Chandra Kendrix , Admin Asst.
III Email:
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