Posted: 16-May-25
Location: Culver City, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $19-$20 per hour, DOE
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Preferred Education:
Jub Summary
Turning Point School seeks a full-time Auxiliary Teacher to work in a supporting capacity with
Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers during lunch, recess, after school, and other situations as
needed with students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
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 https://www.turningpointschool.org/our-commitment-to-equity.
Regular hours for the position are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm. Competitive
hourly rate of $19.00 - $20.00, based on experience. Benefits include but are not limited to
medical, dental, FSA, and a generous retirement plan.
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 during the school day and
after school programs.
• Provide Front Desk coverage during the school day and after school hours.
• Support the After School + Summer Programs Coordinator with administrative tasks and
during after school dismissals.
• Prepare for and clean up after class activities and in shared learning spaces.
• Coordinate with Head Teachers regarding individual students.
• 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)
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, LTD, EAP, and retirement benefits the
first of the month following date of hire
• 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
Human Resources Manager, Solomon Hinton, at employment@turningpointschool.org.
IMPORTANT - Email subject line must include: Full-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.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• 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 years’ 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
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.