Substitute Cafeteria Playground Activity Leader

Bakersfield City School District; Alley (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BCSD in California seeks a Substitute Cafeteria Playground Activity Leader to supervise students during school activities, including lunch and recess. You will promote safe, pro-social behavior and support student welfare while enforcing district rules.

Reports to the Principal or designee at a BCSD site and works as a Classified Substitute. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to work with children, knowledge of safety procedures, and strong communication with staff

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Promotes pro-social behavior while supervising students during school activities occurring throughout the school campus and in surrounding neighborhood.
• 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.
• Assists in guiding pupils in development of desirable and acceptable social skills and habits.
• Encourages healthy attitudes towards other adults in authority.
• Assists in general welfare and safety of students; reports accidents and hazardous conditions immediately.
• Assists with District's emergency/disaster preparedness and response and school safety and security procedures.
• Routes visitors without visitor's pass to the school office.
• Assists with clearing and washing of cafeteria tables, chairs, and benches.
• 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.
• Schedules and directs noon games/activities for students.
• Administers CPR and first aid if needed.
• Assists with accounting of school materials, supplies, and sports equipment as assigned.
• Attends and participates in trainings related to student behavior, nonviolent crisis intervention, PBIS, SEL, implementation of school safety plan, safe school strategies, crisis response, safety exercises and other related trainings as assigned.
• Attends/assists with PBIS and SEL programs; works with staff on safety issues.
• Works with administrators, safety officials, campus supervisors, and other staff regarding student and safety issues.
• Prompts reports of suspicious or concerning behavior to site administration.
• Models equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, accountability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive leadership

Student supervision

Staff communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Classified Substitute/ Classified Substitute
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: All sites
• Date Available: 11/19/2026
• Closing Date: 11/18/2026

SUBSTITUTE CAFETERIA PLAYGROUND ACTIVITY LEADER

Job ID: 3131

District Context and Commitment

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• 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
• Promotes pro-social behavior while supervising students during school activities occurring throughout the school campus and in surrounding neighborhood
• 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
• Assists in guiding pupils in development of desirable and acceptable social skills and habits
• Encourages healthy attitudes towards other adults in authority
• Assists in general welfare and safety of students; reports accidents and hazardous conditions immediately
• Assists with District's emergency/disaster preparedness and response and school safety and security procedures
• Routes visitors without visitor's pass to the school office
• Assists with clearing and washing of cafeteria tables, chairs, and benches
• 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
• Schedules and directs noon games/activities for students
• Administers CPR and first aid if needed
• Assists with accounting of school materials, supplies, and sports equipment as assigned
• 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
• Assists school site with the District's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs
• Works with administrators, safety officials, campus supervisors, and other staff regarding student and safety issues
• Promptly reports suspicious or concerning behavior to site administration
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability
• Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY

$18.40 per hour

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's 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.

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 of every school 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.

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 District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Amanda Robinson, by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail], or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.

For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

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.

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.