School Description:

Founded in San Francisco in 2010, Alta Vista School implements an inquiry-based STEAM program serving approximately 300 students across two campuses. Alta Vista School encourages students to go beyond a strong academic foundation to pursue their passions with the help of our community. Faculty, administrators, and families believe experiences and hands-on activities are the best practice for meaningful learning.

After School Program Description:

The after-school program, known as BookEnds, is open to Alta Vista School students, grades JK - 5th, from 3:45 until 6:00 pm. We seek to create a safe and fun space where the students can spend their afternoons engaged in free play, social growth, academic learning, and enrichment opportunities.

Position Description:

Alta Vista Lower School seeks a dynamic BookEnds staff member to supervise and engage students for the 2025/26 school year. The team is looking for an experienced, energetic individual passionate about creating a safe and positive environment for students from 2:00 - 6:00 pm M-F. The team member should be able to promote a calm and responsive demeanor, helping students work through behavior management and conflicts with peers. Punctuality, flexibility, strong communication skills, and professional ethics are essential.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experiences:

• 2-3 years of experience working with diverse groups of elementary age children,
• Ideally in an after school, camp or classroom setting
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Energetic, Creative, and Responsible
• Self-Motivated, Team Player
• Sincere interest in working with children
• Appropriate methods and techniques in motivating and emotionally supporting children
• Adaptable and organized
• Competent in Google Suites, use of technology for communications.
• Record keeping, simple arithmetic and good English usage.
• Can safely prepare/serve/clean up snacks for students.
• Ability to adhere to guidelines and recommendations from the CDC, CDPH, and SFHD
• Must complete a background check
• Up-to-Date COVID-19 vaccination

Additional expectations and responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Supervise and communicate in a supportive manner with JK-5 children
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action
• Assist with the support of student behavior in accordance with Alta Vista School
• Community agreements
• Communicating with classroom teachers and school administration about child behavior incidents
• Communicate policies and procedures with parents/guardians and with parents/guardians about child behavior incidents.
• Maintain effective work relationships with other team members.
• Follow the practices, rules, and regulations of the Alta Vista School community.
• Overseeing and implementing successful student transitions during and from dismissal, recess, snack, and enrichment programs at Alta Vista School.
• Meet the physical requirements to safely and effectively perform duties.
• Organize, supervise, and instruct students in a variety of activities.
• Securing the building and following safety procedures.
• Maintain the confidentiality of school-related information regarding children and staff.

NOTICE: This position is not limited to the duties listed in the job description. Duties and responsibilities may be changed, expanded, reduced, or eliminated to meet the needs of Alta Vista School. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Alta Vista School values a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AVS does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Alta Vista School

An independent Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade progressive school based in San Francisco, AVS prepares students to thrive as creative thinkers, innovators, and catalysts for positive change in the world. Our STEAM-powered curriculum and our foundation of deep social- emotional learning inspire curiosity, creative problem-solving, and love of learning. Alta Vista is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for all families, students, and faculty. The Alta Vista School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or disability.

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