Campus Aide - Valor Academy Elementary School

Job Details

Job Location:

VAES - North Hills, CA 91343

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Reporting to:
Dean of Operations

FLSA Status:
Full-time, Non-exempt, 12 month

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non‑profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. 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.

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.

This Campus Aide will primarily support supervision of students during lunch, recess, transitions, and provide clerical support for teachers and office staff.

• Student mentorship: provide behavioral guidance and support, encourage positive interactions and activities that foster physical and emotional growth.
• Teacher support: classroom behavior assistance, instructional assistance, tutoring in subject areas, maintain clean and safe classrooms, prepare instructional materials, and maintain communication with teachers.
• Other duties: supervise hallways, coordinate the meal system, support restorative justice practices in the discipline process, and perform related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to connect and build relationships with students and families.
• Ability to facilitate connections with students and faculty.
• Experience working with at‑risk youth a plus.
• Proactive approach essential.

• Bachelor's Degree or college course units toward BA desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, advocacy skills; fluency in Spanish highly desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Korean preferred.

• Analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli.
• Understand and analyze written and spoken English.
• Cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints.
• Make sound judgments based on available information.
• Engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact.
• Remain calm in emergency situations.
• Perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail.
• Adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Logical problem solving.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for student success.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Indoor typical school and office settings with occasional exposure to extreme or varying temperatures, outdoor elements, loud noise, fumes, smoke, dust.

• Prolonged sitting/standing, frequent walking.
• Occasional/frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling objects not more than 30 pounds.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing, crawling, or squatting.
• Frequent reaching, twisting, above shoulder height.
• Manual dexterity, repetitive motion, writing, typing.
• Frequent computer use.
• Speaking and hearing essential; constant communication in person, on phone, or remote video.
• Attend worksite, occasional travel for meetings or conferences.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment: gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

• 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.

Effective January 1, 2025:
Under Education Code section 44939.5, applicants 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. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty at the time of hiring or during employment.