After School Staff - Alta Vista Lower School, San Francisco
Alta Vista School
450 Somerset Street San Francisco, CA
Job Title: After School Staff Member
Status: Part Time
Start Date: Immediately
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 is seeking 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 with a passion for 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 as well as communicating 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 transitions for students 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 building and following safety procedures.
Maintain the confidentiality of school related information regarding children and staff
Compensation: $28 - $32 per hour depending on experience
Employment type: part-time
Hours: M-F 2:00-6:00 pm excluding holidays, special events, and breaks. There are routinely extra opportunities for additional hours through substitute teaching and childcare for evening events.
If interested, send a cover letter and resume to this post.
We are committed to being a safe and welcoming place for all families, students, and faculty. Our 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.
