Lunch Teacher

Stratford School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent private school in San Jose is seeking a reliable individual to supervise elementary students during lunch and after school activities. Responsibilities include planning arts and crafts, assisting with homework, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and prior experience working with children. This role offers an hourly pay rate of $19-21. Opportunities for career advancement are also available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to connect with a variety of colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise elementary students in indoor and outdoor play.
• Plan and organize after-school arts and crafts.
• Assist students with homework.
• Be responsible for the safe supervision and care of students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Stratford School (#2041), 5200 Dent Avenue, San Jose, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

About the Role

The Lunch and After School Team is a vital part of our school community, carrying out many of the duties necessary for the day-to-day operations of the campus. This position will supervise elementary students in indoor and outdoor play, crafts, and snacks. Crucially, this role will be responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment for our energetic and motivated students.

What We Offer

• Pay range: $19-21/hourly
• Opportunity for career advancement

You will also…

• Plan and organize after-school arts and crafts, games, and outdoor activities
• Assist students with homework
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff members
• Be responsible for the safe supervision and care of students
• Light sweeping, wiping down tables, and trash removal

What We Are Looking For

• High school graduate or GED
• Prior experience working with children preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and ability to connect with a variety of colleagues and students

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.