JOB SUMMARY
Turning Point School seeks a part-time Auxiliary Teacher to work with elementary students in 
Kindergarten through 8th grade in our After School program.The ideal candidate will find resonance in the mission and values of the school and share the school’s commitment to cultural competency, which can be found on the school’s website at www.turningpointschool.org. 

Regular hours for the position are Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. This is a parttime, non-exempt position paying an hourly rate of $19.00 - $20.00/hour, based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead and/or support the care of students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in a safe, 
nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment
• Prepare for and clean up after class activities and in shared learning spaces
• Communicate and coordinate with Head Teachers regarding individual students as 
needed
• Support the preparation of indoor and outdoor learning environments in line with our 
whole child instructional philosophy
• Work with the instructional team to set behavioral expectations and help students stay 
accountable
• Actively participate in faculty culture committed to being at the leading edge of 
Preschool through Grade 8 education
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits: 
• Base Hourly Rate: $19.00 - $20.00/hour (depending upon experience)
• Must work an average of 30+ hours per week for 1 month to qualify for benefits
• Turning Point School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines 

Application Process:
Candidates interested in applying for this role are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to 
Solomon Hinton, Human Resources Manager at employment@turningpointschool.org. 
IMPORTANT - Email subject line must include: Part-Time K-8 Auxiliary Teacher
In your cover letter, please give us one or two examples of experiences you have had 
working, learning, and/or collaborating in diverse, multicultural, inclusive settings.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Justice
Turning Point seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and 
inclusive practices, demonstrate skills that represent multiple perspectives, and enjoy 
communicating and collaborating effectively with a diverse and broad spectrum of individuals.
The school seeks candidates who:
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Create an inclusive classroom/work environment
• Use multicultural teaching/leadership methods, materials, and resources that reflect 
multiple perspectives
• Engage in professional development opportunities to further develop inclusive teaching 
and leadership practices

Turning Point School is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to promoting equity and 
inclusion in the workplace and seeking a diverse and broad spectrum of qualified candidates. 
Turning Point School does 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.

Qualifications:
• Is comfortable and truly enjoys interacting with many different children and adults in a 
diverse and dynamic community
• Knowledge of student-centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based teaching 
methodologies
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic teaching team
• A strong comfort level with organizational, time management, and follow-through skills
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and 
respectfully with all constituents in an evolving diverse, inclusive community
• Commitment to developing cultural competencies around diversity, equity, inclusion, 
justice, and antiracism
• Desire for ongoing professional development, particularly as related to academic and 
cultural competencies
• Dedicated to approaching their work and interaction with others with professionalism, 
respect, discretion, judgment, and integrity
• A true desire to teach and to learn from young people
• Willingness to take calculated risks and invite leadership opportunities as they arise
• Commitment to life-long learning and staying current with research on best practices
• An inclination towards curiosity, innovation, kindness, agility, integrity, compassion, and 
purpose are also highly valued
Education and/or Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent credential 
• A minimum of 1 year experience in childcare and familiarity with student instruction is 
preferred

License/Certification:
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Other:
Must complete the following in order to be employed: 
• Live Scan background check and criminal record summary
• Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment/test
• Obtain other immunizations required by School
• Submit documentation of eligibility to lawfully work in the United States

About Turning Point School

Turning Point School, located in Culver City, California, is an independent, coeducational day school enrolling students in preschool through 8th grade from the greater Los Angeles area. Turning Point is committed to educating the whole child, instilling a natural love of learning, and setting the foundation for success in high school, college, and beyond. A Turning Point education immerses students in rich learning experiences that encourage and build natural curiosity and reward ingenuity – with the goal of helping students become well-balanced adults who are confident, honest, knowledgeable, community-focused, globally oriented, joyful, and well prepared to face a challenging and changing world. Learn more at www.turningpointschool.org

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