Mission:

Northern Light School (NLS) is an independent progressive school in Oakland, CA serving students in Pre-K to 8th grade. NLS is committed to providing an empowering education forchildren from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Our faculty and staff create anatmosphere where every child can excel – as learners, leaders, and engaged human beings. Ourfocus is on academic excellence as well as non-violence, acceptance of differences, respect forthe environment, and the moral advancement of humanity—so that the children develop anunderstanding that they have a responsibility to make a difference in the lives of others.

At Northern Light, we understand that rigorous academics alone are insufficient to prepare our students for success in a rapidly changing world. Our small class sizes (capped at 20) ensure that students have the opportunity to practice problem solving, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning, while expressing their knowledge in creative and critical ways. At the same time, Northern Light is also deeply committed to social justice, and the importance of developing engaged citizens who, in the words of Paolo Freire, “participate in the transformation of their worlds.” For this reason, social justice lies at the core of Northern Light’s identity.

Position Overview:

Northern Light School is seeking a passionate, skilled, and engaged Aftercare Assistant to join our faculty for the 2024-2025 school year.

Start Date: August 2024

Job Description:

The role of the Aftercare Assistant is to provide student supervision after regular school hours (when school is in session). The expected workdays/hours for this role are Monday-Friday from 3:30pm-5:30pm, except for Wednesdays which will run from 2:00pm-5:30pm.

Essential Job Functions and Duties:

Supervise the students in the classroom and outside.
Ensure proper check-in/check-out process in collaboration with the aftercare team as well as transitions between activities.
Oversee enrichment classes.
Assist in communication with parents for enrichment class information and student incidents/accidents.
Assist with distribution of snacks.
Maintain technological equipment (keeping iPads and phones charged) and informing Extended Care Lead if equipment is not working properly.
Assist with school lock up procedures.
Serve as the primary safety lead when Extended Care Lead is not present.
Support Extended Care Lead as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: Part time ~ $25 per hour

To Apply:

To apply for this position, or for additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Sanjev deSilva, Head of School sdesilva@nlsoakland.com.

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

Northern Light School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

DEI Statement

At Northern Light School (NLS) we believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable school community is critical for preparing passionate learners and engaged citizens. Inspired by the core ideals of the civil rights movement, NLS is deeply committed to advancing the cause of social justice through culturally responsive programming that affirms the diversity of our community and gives young people the tools to “promote the moral advancement of humanity,” as our mission powerfully states. We encourage all stakeholders – supporters, families, faculty, and most of all, students – to embrace differences, honor identity and value full membership and belonging for all.

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