CafeteriaPlayground Activity Leader, 3-7 Hr. (2026-2027 School Year)

CAFETERIA/PLAYGROUNDACTIVITY LEADER 3-7HR.
(2026-2027School Year)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Experience and desire to work with children; ability to command respect using positive leadership skills
3. Experience in working with students in physical education or recreation
4. Knowledge of or ability to learn appropriate laws school safety procedures and district policies and procedures
5. Ability to recognize signs of danger to school property and on campus
6. Ability to follow oral and written directions
7. Ability to exercise good judgment neatness integrity and punctuality
8. Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff students and community
9. Ability to work in an exposure of various temperatures humidity dust and dirt
10. Ability to respect confidential matters

REPORTS TO:Principal or designee

JOB GOAL:To support the social emotional mental and physical safety and welfare of all students through direct supervision and promotion of pro-social behavior during school activities

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises students in cafeteria on playground at bus stops in halls corridors restrooms and designated crosswalks to observe student activities to ensure safe and appropriate behavior
2. Promotes pro-social behavior while supervising students during school activities occurring throughout the school campus and in surrounding neighborhood
3. Ensures student social emotional mental and physical safety through observation and monitoring of student behavior; modeling and intervening when necessary to maintain a safe environment
4. Assists in guiding pupils in development of desirable and acceptable social skills and habits
5. Encourages healthy attitudes towards other adults in authority
6. Assists in general welfare and safety of students; reports accidents and hazardous conditions immediately
7. Assists with Districts emergency/disaster preparedness and response and school safety and security procedures
8. Routes visitors without visitors pass to the school office
9. Encourages positive bus/playground/cafeteria standards
10. Assists with clearing and washing of cafeteria tables chairs and benches
11. Consistently instructs encourages and monitors correct rules and organization of games to help establish pro-social habits and social-emotional competencies for fair play in order to enjoy wholesome recreation activities
12. Schedules and directs noon games/activities for students
13. Administers CPR and first aid if needed
14. Assists with accounting of school materials supplies and sports equipment as assigned
15. Attends and participates in trainings related to student behavior nonviolent crisis intervention Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) implementation of school safety plan safe school strategies crisis response safety exercises and other related trainings as assigned
16. Assists school site with the Districts Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs
17. Works with administrators safety officials campus supervisors and other staff regarding student and safety issues
18. Promptly reports suspicious or concerning behavior to site administration
19. Models personal and professional values of equity integrity caring collaboration personal and collective accountability
20. Performs other related duties as assigned
    

SALARY:$17.95- $29.28 per hour

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Services handbook Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification shall serve a probationary period which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113 a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted 8:00 p.m. on April 29 2026.

1. High School Diploma or equivalent

Copies of required certificates transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operators license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of required tests will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1 2025 Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1 2026 Senate Bill (SB848)mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list ofeveryschool district county office of education charter school and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked regardless of the length of service including full-time part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

Any candidates contacting directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age ethnicity or race which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identifications religion pregnancy marital status parental status physical disability mental disability sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression medical information genetic information homelessness foster status military veteran status political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 220 and 234.1 Penal Code 422.55 Government Code 11135 Section 504 and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you or your student have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the Districts Chief Equity Compliance Officer Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Erin Johnston by phone at by email at or in person at 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305. Copies of BCSDs Uniform Complaint policy Sexual Harassment policy and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.