Teacher Assistant/ Bookeeper

Job Overview:

Interview starts in May but the job will officially begin August 26th 2024
We are seeking a versatile individual to join our team in a dual role as an Assistant Teacher and Bookkeeper. This unique position offers the opportunity to merge your passion for child development and environmental stewardship with your bookkeeping expertise. As an Assistant Teacher, you'll immerse yourself in nature alongside children from Grades K-8th, fostering a love for the outdoors while providing educational support. Meanwhile, as a Bookkeeper, you'll maintain accurate financial records, primarily using Google Spreadsheets from the comfort of your own home, ensuring the financial health of our organization. The job is located in the city of Topanga Canyon on a 20 acre campus. We prefer someone who is located nearby or in the San Fernando Valley area as there is a road closure from and you cannot access Topanga from Pacific Coast Hwy.

Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:

• Lead outdoor activities and nature exploration sessions for students in Grades K-8th.
• Provide educational support and assistance to classroom teachers, fostering a nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage environmental awareness and stewardship among students through hands-on experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop engaging lesson plans and outdoor learning opportunities.
• Assist with the setup and cleanup of program materials and outdoor spaces.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students during all outdoor activities.
• Good at multi-tasking and able to move around a large campus.
• Strong team member with leadership skills
• Confident and trustworthy

Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

• Help to maintain accurate financial records primarily using Google Spreadsheets.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments and receipts.
• Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements, to support decision-making.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting tasks to ensure financial stability and growth.
• Perform data entry and administrative tasks related to financial record-keeping.
• Invoicing & Registration help.
• Handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Experience:

• Proficiency in Google Spreadsheets and other spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, coupled with experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles. Experience with QuickBooks is a plus but not necessary.
• Prior experience in child development, education, or outdoor education preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, adaptable to both classroom and home office environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of engaging with both students and colleagues effectively.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine your passion for education and the outdoors with your bookkeeping skills. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on both the financial health and educational experiences of our organization. We are advocates of yoga and mindfulness and bring that to the children to support their social and emotional growth as well as give self empowerment tools and techniques. You can visit our website for more information on our after school program here: https://yogaofelements.com/oak-tree-club-after-school-program/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Attendance bonus
• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Topanga, CA 90290 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Topanga, CA 90290: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person