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Job Title: Friday Enrichment Program Aide
Location: Santa Lucia School, Templeton, CA
Schedule: Friday; 7 hours/day
Compensation: $25/hour
Santa Lucia School seeks an enthusiastic Aide to support a K-8 classroom environment, helping to implement engaging, hands-on lessons in literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning (SEL). The ideal candidate will be collaborative, flexible, and passionate about working with children in a nature-based, project-driven learning community. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a lead teacher and play a vital role in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Founded in 1985, Santa Lucia School provides a nature-based, project-driven educational experience for K-8 students. Our unique program integrates hands-on learning, service projects, and nature connection. You will assist the lead teacher in supporting instruction, managing educational activities, and creating an engaging learning environment for students.
This role involves working in close collaboration with the lead teacher, providing individual and small-group support to students, and helping maintain a positive, organized classroom environment.
Assist the lead teacher in preparing, and implementing lessons in literacy, math, science, and SEL.
Provide individual and small-group instruction to students to support differentiated learning.
Reinforce classroom routines and expectations to ensure a positive and structured learning environment.
Monitor and assist students during activities, transitions, and outdoor exploration.
Treat each child with dignity and respect, supporting their growth as learners and community members.
Help students stay engaged in learning activities and provide additional support to students with learning differences, such as giftedness, dyslexia, ADHD, or autism.
Foster social-emotional development by helping students navigate peer relationships and build confidence.
Work closely with the lead teacher to identify and address students’ needs.
Assist in coordinating and facilitating outdoor learning experiences, service projects, and fieldwork.
Collaborate with other aides, specialty teachers, and volunteers to support classroom and schoolwide activities.
Help maintain the arrangement, appearance, and cleanliness of the classroom and outdoor learning spaces.
Assist in organizing and preparing materials for lessons and activities.
Support the implementation of curriculum resources, such as RightStart Math, and EL Education.
Prior experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred).
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
Experience supporting students with learning differences (e.g., giftedness, dyslexia, ADHD).
Familiarity with SEL strategies and nature-based learning.
Interest in project-based and experiential learning.
Live Scan clearance with the CA Department of Justice.
CPR certification/First Aid Certification
Current tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Santa Lucia School offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications. This position is Fridays, 7 hours per day, at a rate of $25 per hour.
Joining Santa Lucia School means becoming part of a caring school family committed to fostering holistic learning and growth in a nature-based, student-centered environment.
Hours: Approximately 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., each Friday during the school year, September - May