ES ASSOCIATE TEACHER & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

ES Associate Teacher & After School Program Assistant Status:

Full-Time Compensation Range:

$30.00/ Hourly Rate

W E L C O M E T O C R O S S R O A D S

See the world differently.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Norton Campus 1715 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404 MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL 21st Street Campus 1714 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 About Crossroads School Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a place where the members of our diverse student body are encouraged to think critically, express themselves openly and respectfully and make a positive impact in the lives of others and in the world around them. We are a vibrant, relationship-based school with a founding commitment to the "greater community." Crossroads was founded to be not just a school, but also a movement for positive social change in the world. This ambitious charge is part of the very DNA of Crossroads. Not only do our students engage in meaningful service learning and community service projects, but Crossroads as an institution considers serving the greater community a cornerstone of our mission. If you have a passion for helping people, enjoy continuous learning, strive for innovative solutions and process improvement, this role may be for you!

Position Overview:

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Elementary School year-round in the classroom, afterschool, and summer program settings During the School Day, Associate Teachers are paired with a grade level team (two classrooms and four teachers) in grades K-5 for the academic year. They support the grade level team, teaching, observing, and collaborating with other teachers. They will also serve as a substitute for grade-level teachers during absences. In the Afterschool Program, Associate teachers will create a safe space for students as well as interact, play with and create relationships with students. Responsibilities may include support with homework help, enrichment classroom management and providing customer service support for parents and caregivers. As a part of the Summer Program responsibilities may include leading classes, camp groups, supporting specialized programs and assisting with office management and parent correspondence. Essential Job Functions Support classroom teachers and afterschool/summer programs with active supervision of students, maintaining appropriate student-to-adult ratios and ensuring safety at all times Participate in classroom, afterschool, and summer program preparation, organization, and logistical responsibilities, meeting agreed-upon timelines and deadlines Create a supportive and inclusive environment that demonstrates culturally responsive practices and fosters student engagement and belonging Arrange and monitor indoor and outdoor use of space, ensuring safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate environments Organize & supervise snack and lunch and facilitating clean up, ensuring efficiency and cleanliness standards are met daily Set up and clean up student projects, maintaining organized and accessible materials Photocopy and organize materials, ensuring accuracy and readiness prior to lessons/activities Decorate classrooms and bulletin boards, updating displays regularly to reflect current student learning Demonstrates enthusiasm and active involvement in student activities, consistently engaging with students throughout the day Interact effectively with children, parents, faculty, and staff, maintaining professional and timely communication Manage large groups of students, using consistent behavior management strategies aligned with school practices Develop warm and respectful relationships with students, as evidenced by positive student interactions and feedback Identify and respond to individual learning differences, supporting differentiated instruction in collaboration with lead teachers Collaborate with Student Support Services, implementing recommended strategies and documenting support as needed Supervise students during recess, pick-up, lunch, and afterschool, ensuring adherence to school safety protocols Chaperone field trips and overnight trips (if assigned grades 4 & 5), supporting student safety and engagement Participate in assemblies and special events, providing supervision and logistical support as needed Communicate with parents in a professional, respectful, clear, and timely manner, following school guidelines Required Qualifications (Skills, experience, education, certifications, etc.). Personal Skills needed for this position include: Demonstrates fluency in English through clear verbal and written communication Demonstrates patience, kindness, and professionalism in daily interactions with students and colleagues Adapts to changing needs and priorities with flexibility and responsiveness Strong ability to work collaboratively Takes initiative and supports programs with supervision Facilitates conflict resolution using developmentally appropriate strategies Listens and responds thoughtfully to others in collaborative settings Demonstrates strong attention to detail, consistently completing tasks accurately and on time Maintains a positive and professional work attitude in a fast-paced environment Demonstrate basic office management skills, supporting organization, scheduling, and program logistics Education/Experience needed for this position include: Minimum of an undergraduate degree Desire to pursue a career in education Strong computer skills Prior experience working directly with children grades K-5 in a school, camp, or daycare setting Knowledge of Crossroads philosophy and the ES approach to learning is preferred Strong preference for individuals in credentialing and/or advanced degree programs in Education Commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and growth mindset Physical Demands Ability to sit for longer periods of time Ability to stand for longer periods of time Ability to walk around campus and climb stairs Ability to move and lift 40 pounds Other Information Minimum for 40 hours/week Monday-Friday. Schedule will be set based on grade level placement and seasonal needs. Vacation time is set for beginning of August to be taken after the end of summer programs and prior to the start of school year meetings. An additional week off may be required at spring break. Availability to take vacation in August between the conclusion of Summer Programs and the start of School Year meetings is preferred. Our Philosophy Statement The School was built upon five basic commitments: to academic excellence; to the arts; to the greater community; to the development of a student population of social, economic, and racial diversity; and to the development of each student's physical well-being and full human potential. It is the goal of Crossroads School to provide a strong college preparatory program from which each student will develop a personal commitment to learning, a respect for independent thinking, and an expanding curiosity about the world and its people. We consider certain skills to be essential for all graduates: to read well, to write clearly and coherently, to study effectively, to reason soundly, and to question thoughtfully. Through the educational process, we assist students in gaining self-esteem, self-knowledge, and respect for the knowledge and opinions of others. We believe that education must not be a race for the accumulation of facts, but should be an enriching end in itself. We also believe that education is a joint venture among students, parents and teachers. To be effective with young people, teachers and parents must themselves continue to learn, so that they may perceive the young accurately and treat them wisely. We believe that the arts are an essential part of the curriculum and that it is important for students to express themselves creatively and to use their imaginations freely. Therefore, music, drama, visual arts, film, writing and dance are significant parts of student life at Crossroads. Through our academic and extra-curricular programs, we seek to promote social, political and moral understanding, and to instill a respect for the humanity and ecology of the earth. We understand that there are many kinds of intelligence, and the traditional academic, cognitive area is one. Other important areas of intelligence are intuition, imagination, artistic creativity, physical expression and performance, sensitivity to others and self-understanding. To neglect any of these areas is to limit students in the development of their full human potential. We believe that the uniqueness of children is revealed in their very existence and that it is the School's responsibility to foster their innate sense of the mystery and joy of life. Our Diversity Statement One of Crossroads School's founding commitments is to develop a socially, economically and racially diverse student body. We are equally committed to supporting a vibrant and diverse workforce. Crossroads is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age or sexual orientation. People of color, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.