Preschool PM Teacher & After-School Recreation Leader

Oakwood School is an independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory school for students in preschool through twelfth grade. Students come to Oakwood for an outstanding, balanced academic program led by expert, passionate teachers who foster confident self-expression and self-discovery. Our diverse community, thriving on an expansive campus, provides a home for an extended family of learners. Here, we share our unwavering commitment to a more intentional education.

Oakwood School fosters a learning environment where meaningful peer relationships and strong teacher interactions create a foundation for student growth. We believe that students thrive when they feel supported and encouraged to take risks, embracing a growth mindset as a key pillar of learning. Our educators cultivate a safe and engaging classroom atmosphere that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Located in beautiful suburban Morgan Hill, CA, Oakwood offers its faculty and staff convenient access to many amenities, such as shops, restaurants, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. The world-class resources of Silicon Valley, Stanford University, the University of California-Berkeley, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area are only a short drive away. 

SUMMARY

Oakwood School seeks a caring, energetic, and dependable Preschool PM Teacher & After-School Recreation Leader to support students throughout their school day and beyond.

This unique position combines two important roles within the Oakwood community. This position will work as part of the Preschool teaching team, supporting classroom instruction, student supervision, routines, and the social-emotional needs of our youngest learners in the morning, while transitioning into Oakwood's After-School Program to support elementary and middle school students through recreation, enrichment activities, homework time, and supervised play.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children across a range of ages, is flexible and collaborative, and brings warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to creating a safe and positive environment for students.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Start Date: Immediate Opening

Status: Full-Time, Year-Round

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Preschool PM Teacher

• Work collaboratively with the lead teacher to support the daily classroom program and curriculum.
• Assist with small-group and individual learning activities.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, rest/nap, transitions, and indoor and outdoor play.
• Support positive student behavior, independence, social-emotional development, and classroom routines.
• Prepare classroom materials and help maintain an organized, welcoming, and safe learning environment.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Provide classroom coverage and additional student support as needed.

After-School Recreation

• Provide active supervision for elementary and middle school students in the After-School Program.
• Help plan and lead engaging recreational activities, including sports, games, arts and crafts, enrichment activities, and special events.
• Support students with homework and other academic needs as appropriate.
• Encourage positive relationships, inclusion, sportsmanship, independence, and responsible decision-making.
• Maintain clear expectations and provide consistent, age-appropriate behavior support.
• Ensure students are safely supervised during activities, transitions, and dismissal.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Embody Oakwood School’s mission and values.
• Support and follow school policies and procedures.
• Participate in Admission events, including Open House, New Student Orientation, and applicant interviews.
• Attend various staff meetings, Back-to-School Nights, commencement ceremony, and other events as directed.
• Classroom coverage as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills 

Required

• Strong leadership and group management skills
• Ability to engage and motivate children through play and activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to model appropriate behavior and sportsmanship
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Must successfully pass pre-employment background check

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working with school-age children and their families

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with arms and hands, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-30 pounds
• Ability to speak and hear and see near and far
• Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to escort students to different classes, to recess and to field trips, etc
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment
• Ability to work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time
• Occasional to frequent interruptions
• Ability to adapt to a variety of different environments with varying levels of noise, temperature, physical space, etc.

Compensation

This position has an expected hourly range of $22.00 - $32.00.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer match, paid sick leave, professional development opportunities, and on-site cardio and weight room. 

Dependent children of employees receive tuition remission (one child no-cost tuition/full-time employee), financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and on-site before and after school care.  

Please visit Oakwood’s Employment webpage to learn more and access a full listing of benefits.