26-27 Campus Aide - Valor Academy Middle School

Job DetailsJob Location

• VAMS -
• North
• Hills,
• CA 91343Salary
• Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyCampus Aide Job Description 26-27 School Year

Job Description

• Campus Aide Reporting to: Dean of Operations FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt, 12 month Who we are: Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth. Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. Role Summary: This Campus Aide will primarily support with supervision of students during lunch, recess, supervision of transitions to classes, and clerical support for teachers and office staff. What you’ll do Basic Components of the Job Description for the Campus Aide position include (but are not limited to): Student Mentorship
• Behavioral guidance, support and mentorship
• Guide children's behaviors in a positive way that teaches self-respect along with respect for others and the community around them.
• Encourage children to interact positively with other children and people around them.
• Provide a wide variety of age appropriate activities that offers physical and emotional growth. Teacher Support
• Classroom behavior support for teachers
• Provide resources and referrals as necessary for holistic success
• Orients and provides instructional assistance to individuals or small groups of students.
• Tutors individuals and small groups of students in various subject areas.
• Assists teacher in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe and pleasant classroom and learning environment.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the teacher and classroom team to ensure the individual needs of all children are met.
• Provide support to others.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Other Duties may include (based on experience and skill set)
• Supervising hallways, arrival and dismissal
• Coordinate the operations of the day to day meal system
• Support the Dean of Students/School Counselor/ Principal by providing restorative justice practices in the discipline process
• Any other duties as assigned. What you’ll Bring Minimum:
• High school diploma required
• Ability to connect and build relationships with students and their families
• Ability to facilitate connections with students and faculty
• Experience working with at-risk youth a plus
• Proactive approach essential Desired (but not required) in order of importance:
• Bachelor's Degree or college course units toward BA desired
• Strong oral and written communication skills including advocacy skills; fluency in Spanish highly desired
• Bilingual in Spanish or Korean preferred Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies
• Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli
• Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English
• Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints
• Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information
• Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact
• Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations
• Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail
• Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Must be able to logically solve problems
• Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a passion for student success
• Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills Working Conditions/Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally expected to work indoors in typical school and office environments. This position involves:
• Occasional exposure to extreme or varying temperatures.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as sun, precipitation and wind or wet/humid surroundings.
• Occasional/ exposure to loud noise, fumes, smoke, dust. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Prolonged sitting/standing.
• Frequent walking.
• Must be able to occasionally/frequently lift, carry push, and/or pull objects of not more than 30 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, and/or squat.
• Frequent reaching and twisting, including reaching above shoulder height
• Manual dexterity, and finger/wrist and hand repetitions are needed; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching.
• Frequent computer use, including use of keyboard and mouse.
• Speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position; constant hearing and speaking in person and on the phone, via remote video teleconferencing platforms.
• Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.
• Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

What We Offer

• Salary: Based on years of experience
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays. Please note: Effective January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school, including part-time and substitute roles. You can provide your complete prior employment history within the work experience section of the application. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty in the hiring process or during employment QualificationsWhat you’ll Bring Minimum:
• High school diploma required
• Ability to connect and build relationships with students and their families
• Ability to facilitate connections with students and faculty
• Experience working with at-risk youth a plus
• Proactive approach essential Desired (but not required) in order of importance:
• Bachelor's Degree or college course units toward BA desired
• Strong oral and written communication skills including advocacy skills; fluency in Spanish highly desired
• Bilingual in Spanish or Korean preferred Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies
• Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli
• Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English
• Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints
• Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information
• Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact
• Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations
• Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail
• Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Must be able to logically solve problems
• Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills