The Lower School Counselor position is 75% time and reports to the Assistant Head of School. The Lower School Counselor works collaboratively with the Dean of Student Life, Assistant Head of School, the Learning Specialist team and faculty. The Lower School Counselor serves the student body of Live Oak School’s K-4 community.

A full job description is available at the request of those who apply. Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@liveoaksf.org

Job description:

The Program Coordinator reports to the Extended Care Director and Assistant Extended Care Director. Program Coordinator supports after school Program Leaders and the after school program. Program Coordinator will act as the liaison between school staff and faculty, parents, and students with regard to after school programming. Program Coordinator supervises student activities, attendance, consistently and confidently draws the behavior for students in the program, enforces rules, and disciplines accordingly. Program Coordinator establishes that Extended Care and Live Oak School expectations are used to guide planning and behavior management in creating classroom community.

Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Is present during the academic school year and all school working days, including holiday care days.
• Arrives two to three hours (as scheduled) before student dismissal, in order to prep for programming and meet with Extended Care Director and Assistant Director.
• Occasionally assist in the lunchroom with food service and student supervision.
• Program logistics/coordination for the organization of after-school courses including scheduling, preparation, and follow up.
• Assist in management of staff schedules and calendars for programming. Distribute duties, such as, setting up for program, art/games schedule, clubs, and outside play.
• Assist in setting up and monitoring Kinderlime website (attendance management system) and provide support to staff/faculty and parents for using the system.
• Monitor daily attendance. Manage signing in of students to program, confirm students are accounted for and properly signed in.
• Model appropriate behaviors. Track student behavior, and feedback from faculty/staff – send regular reports and emails to Extended Care Director.
• Be sure sufficient snack is provided and distributed for K-8.
• Track tutoring schedules…. outside tutors, in-school tutors, and peer to peer tutors.
• Be aware of all after school Live Oak activities and where they take place, including sports, drama, and school meetings; parent/guardian, faculty, and administrators.
• Maintain after school message board including but not limited to: holiday care days, Roots & Branches enrichment classes, clubs, program schedule, and other day-to-day events.
• Maintain daily communication with Extended Care Director and Assistant Director regarding all aspects of program.
• Communicate with parents regarding student injuries and behavior.
• Advise and assist students with various issues, ranging from enrichment to academic.
• Check email daily and respond within 36 hours.
• Working directly with the Assistant Director including Roots & Branches instructors on:
• Class schedules
• Room Assignments
• Regular communication with instructors
• Student Attendance
• Student behaviors
• Communication between parents and instructors

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The requirements in duties and responsibilities listed are a representation of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Two year proven experience working with school age students (5-14 yrs).
• Understanding of youth development principles.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, be flexible and adaptable to a variety of jobs.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in collaboration with others.
• Tutoring experience.

Compensation for this position: DOE

• This is a part-time job.
• This is at a non-profit organization.

Seeking an experienced After School Program Leader for an Independent K-8th grade School. We are located in sunny Potrero Hill of San Francisco.

Our school’s mission is to support the potential and promise of each student. We provide a strong academic foundation, develop personal confidence and the ability to collaborate with others, inspire students to act with compassion and integrity, and nurture a passion for learning to last a lifetime.

The primary duty of the After School Program Leader is to help facilitate the well being of the students in a fun, structured and supportive after school environment. Position is Part-Time with potential for advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two year proven experience working with school age (K-14 yrs) students.
• Understanding of youth development principles.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, be flexible and adaptable to a variety of jobs.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in collaboration with others.
• Tutoring experience a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES of AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LEADER:

• Lead daily academic and enrichment activities for 20-25 students.
• Facilitate after school homework assistance that build upon the school day learning objectives.
• Plan and facilitate activities, including: games, arts and crafts projects, sports, etc.
• Cultivate an active, ongoing communication with parents and school community.
• Mediate disputes and conflict resolution.
• Maintain school facilities in an orderly and well-kept manner.

Compensation for this position: $18 per hr
Monday through Friday 2 PM- 6 PM
Wednesday 1-6 PM
Including Holiday Care days

• This is a part-time job.
• This is at a non-profit organization

Live Oak School is seeking candidates to work as a substitute teachers. Experience in teaching is preferred. Please email a letter of interest and resume to jobs@liveoaksf.org.