Human Resources Assistant
Part time hourly 
Hours: Approximately 20 hours a week
JOB DESCRIPTION Assists the Human Resources Manager with a full range of HR-related duties. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with great people skills who does not have a lot of HR experience but is committed to the field.  
POSITION SUMMARY:
-Assist with daily questions from employees about benefits, open enrollment etc.
-Assist with processing of benefits.
-Assist with monthly reconciliation of monthly benefit bills to make sure all addition and delete codes are updated.
-Organize and maintain benefit files.
-Assemble new hire kits as needed.
-Keep all benefit information updated and available to employees and purge old items.
-Post ads as needed on Craigslist, Santa Monica Daily Breeze etc. and to School website.
-0ther clerical duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-At least 2 years of clerical and/or administrative assistant experience.
-Must maintain strict confidentiality. 
-Must be customer service oriented with the ability to interface with all levels of employees.   
-Must be detail oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.
-Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.   
-Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and tasks.
-Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Knowledge of Paychex a plus.
-Must be flexible, adaptable to change and willing to learn.
EXPERIENCE: BA/BS degree preferred.  
EXPERIENCE: Prior HR experience a plus but not mandatory.
TO APPLY: SUBMIT RESUME TO:
Brigette Street - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
1714 21st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
fax: 310 / 828.5636

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Director of Programming
P.S. Arts, an Innovative Arts Education Organization
JOB DESCRIPTION While not a position at Crossroads School, we are posting this opening on our website because of our longstanding relationship with P.S. Arts.  P.S. ARTS, which was originally founded as an outreach project of the Crossroads Community Foundation, serves thousands of children in some of the most underserved neighborhoods in California. P.S. ARTS also offers arts-related workshops for classroom teachers, integrating creative expression and the arts into the core curriculum. Recognized by local, county and state agencies as an outstanding arts provider, P.S. ARTS now serves as a national model, advocating arts for all students.  

P.S. ARTS is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization in Los Angeles dedicated to restoring arts education in public schools by providing comprehensive, skills based, sequential classes in dance, music, theater and visual arts.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Program Leadership
Faculty Recruitment & Management
Curriculum/Training
School/Community Liaison
Supervision/Administration

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Director of Programming oversees P.S. ARTS’ comprehensive In-school arts programs and Professional Development program. The Director of Programming works closely with the Executive Director to design and implement the vision to fulfill P.S. ARTS’ mission to restore the Arts to public education.  In addition, this senior-level position is responsible for all aspects of P.S. ARTS’ program coordination including program planning, implementation, evaluation and overall program quality and oversees a staff of over 30 teaching artists. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
-BA degree, preferably an advanced degree, and/or equivalent professional experience in related field of study.
-Experience working in schools and knowledge of pedagogy.
-Strong knowledge of the field of Arts Education, especially in Los Angeles.
-Proactive approach to problem-solving.
-Impeccable organizational, time management and coordination skills.
-Very strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
-Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
-Proven track record of ability to work cooperatively in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment and maintain a level disposition.  
-Knowledge of budget preparation and management

TO APPLY: SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND  CV OR RESUME TO:
Angela Richardson - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
11965 Venice Blvd, Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Email: search@psarts.org

No phone calls please

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Security Officer
Part time Hourly position
JOB DESCRIPTION This position is responsible for the safe crossing of Crossroads faculty, students and parent community at 20th & Olympic, or from time-to-time, 21st Street. Primary crossing responsibilities 20th & Olympic; from time to time, we may need you to perform crossing on 21st Street. As crossing guard, you are responsible for safe and courteous crossing of Crossroads students, parents and faculty.  To ensure safe crossing, check the traffic, enter the street, stop sign above your head, use voice commands, whistle, and hand signals to let people know it is safe to cross.  Do not hold up traffic, watch for speeders and large trucks and they have a hard time stopping. Work with all security, but particularly the 20th St. rover and the 21st Street Security Guard until the Upper School allows it, the campus is closed until 12:20pm – No students are allowed to leave without written notice from the Upper School. Watch for unwanted visitors entering Humanities parking lot or entrance down 21st Street.  Report any unwanted visitors immediately over the radio for possible assistance. As security surrounding our campus, you provide a valuable public relations service for Crossroads School.  It is very important that you present yourself properly to the public as a member of the Crossroads community.  As such, no smoking is permitted while you are on patrol and attire must be clean and tidy at all times.
EXPERIENCE: Must have strong communication skills. Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Have the ability to multi task. Guard card preferred but not necessary.
SEND MATERIALS TO:
Max Vasquez - SECURITY MANAGER
Crossroads School
1714 21st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
fax: 310 / 828.5636

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Event Support Staff
Part time hourly 
Hours: Various days during the week, generally evenings and weekends.
JOB DESCRIPTION Assist in the preparation of onsite events. This includes, but is not limited to the set-up and take-down of tables and chairs, beverage service, electrical equipment, and audio-visual equipment, etc. Work with event designate to insure all details of the event are carried out. Follow-up after event with appropriate supervisor
Must be able to perform minor repairs during an event, be accessible by radio and/or on-site cellular phone (provided by Crossroads) to handle calls related to the event or the site.
EXPERIENCE: Must have strong communication skills.  Friendly demeanor in person and on the telephone. The ability to take direction from security guards in the event of an emergency. Must have flexibility in schedule. Be detailed, and have the ability to follow through. Must wear event attire (provided by Crossroads) at all times. Be in good physical condition and be able to do physical labor, and lift up to 50 lbs. Prior work in event setup is a plus as well as prior Customer Service experience in dealing with the general public as well as with internal departments.
PLEASE CONTACT:
Gayle Taylor - DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
Crossroads School
1714 21st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
fax: 310 / 828.5636

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All inquiries should be submitted in writing. Please no phone calls.

In addition to current openings, we do keep resumes on file for future openings. ALL INQUIRIES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING to the following:

ACADEMIC INQUIRIES
1714 Twenty-First Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
fax: 310 / 828.5636
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Bob Riddle - ASSISTANT HEADMASTER


NON-ACADEMIC INQUIRIES
1714 Twenty-First Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
fax: 310 / 828.5636
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Brigette Street - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

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CURRENT OPENINGS - SUMMER AT CROSSROADS ‘08

The Summer at Crossroads ’08 session is June 23-August 1, 2008, unless otherwise indicated.  The Mandatory April Open House for Summer Elementary School and Sports Faculty is Saturday, April 12th, from 11am to 1pm.  The Mandatory May Open House for Summer Middle School, Upper School, and Sports Faculty is Wednesday, May 14th, in the late afternoon until 7:00pm.      School is closed on July 4th for the Independence Day Holiday. 

All programs are contingent upon adequate enrollment and actual employment can not be confirmed until the class attains the minimum enrollment.  We continue to accept enrollment up to and after the first day of programs and confirmation of employment may be as late as mid-June.  

Please review our complete ’08 program offerings at www.xrds.org Click on SUMMER PROGRAMS.

Summer Biology Teacher, grades 9-12, M-F, 8:00am-12:20pm
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree or higher with appropriate training in Science.
EXPERIENCE:  Upper School and Independent School teaching experience preferred.

Summer Computer Skills Teacher, grades 6-12, MWF, 10:20am-12:20pm; 1:00-3:00pm
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree or higher with appropriate training in technology.
EXPERIENCE:  Middle and Upper School and Independent School teaching experience preferred.

Summer Cooking Teacher, grades 6-12, MWF, 10:20am-12:20pm; 1:00-3:00pm; TTH, 10:20-12:20pm, 1:00-3:00pm
EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree or higher with appropriate training in cooking.
EXPERIENCE: Middle and Upper School and Independent School teaching experience preferred.
 

Volleyball Teacher, grades 6-12, TTH, 3:15-5:30pm

EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree or higher with appropriate training in volleyball.

EXPERIENCE: Middle and Upper School and Independent School teaching experience preferred.

Web Publishing Teacher, grades 7-12, TTH, 10:20am-12:20pm
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree or higher with appropriate training in technology.
EXPERIENCE: Middle School and Independent School teaching experience preferred.

Sports Coach(es), Assistant Coach(es), and Junior Coach(es) June 20 – August 15, various training dates and weeks of camp
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for these positions must have varying levels of experience in basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, or volleyball and experience coaching elementary and middle school children.

All inquiries should be submitted in writing. Please no phone calls or walk-ins.

PLEASE SUBMIT Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 references and their contact information.
PLEASE SEND MATERIALS TO:
Angela Smith, Director, Summer Programs
Crossroads School
1714 21^st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
fax: 310 / 828.8147

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SUMMER K-5 PROGRAMS

Summer Assistant Program Leader(s), grades K-5, full-time/seasonal, June 16-August 1
EDUCATION: Must have completed high school. 
QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum of one year of combined experience working with elementary school children in a school, childcare or recreational program setting.  Leading a camp group, coaching, tutoring, babysitting, and leadership experience is a plus.

Summer Teaching Assistant/Program Leader(s), grade K-5, full-time/seasonal, June 16-August 1
EDUCATION: Must have completed a minimum of two years of college.  Those completing teaching credential requirements and that have summer camp leadership experience are preferred. Current certification in First Aid and /CPR is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must have one or more years of combined experience teaching or leading a camp group or other recreational program in an elementary school or childcare setting.

All inquiries should be submitted in writing. Please no phone calls or walk-ins.

PLEASE SUBMIT Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 references and their contact information.
PLEASE SEND MATERIALS TO:
Lauren Weinstein, Coordinator, Norton Campus Summer Programs
Crossroads School
1714 21^st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
fax: 310 / 828.8147                                                               or email for application to lweinstein@xrds.org

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SUMMER AQUATICS

Summer Junior Lifeguards, part-time (approximately 16-25 hours per week) beginning June 16-August 17.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for this position must hold current certifications in Guard Start Training, CPR/1^st Aid Training and have experience working with children.

Summer Lifeguard, part-time (approximately 15-35 hours per week) or full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), beginning June 16-August 17
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for this position must hold current certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR/1^st Aid Training and have some experience working with children in aquatics. Previous experience as a Lifeguard is preferred.
 

Summer Water Safety Instructor/Lifeguard, Saturdays in the Spring beginning April 10 and part-time (approximately 15-35 hours per week) or full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), June 16-August 17
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for this position must hold current certifications in Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training, CPR/1^st Aid Training, and have experience teaching instructional swimming to children at all skill levels.

All inquiries should be submitted in writing. Please no phone calls or walk-ins.

PLEASE SUBMIT Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 references and their contact information.
PLEASE SEND MATERIALS TO:
Manny Zermeno, Aquatics Coordinator
Crossroads School
1714 21st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
fax: 310 / 399-4396                                                                  or email for application to mzermeno@xrds.org