Culture Assistant

The role

The Culture Assistant provides active supervision for K–8 students during lunch and recess. This role involves reinforcing schoolwide expectations and helping students navigate social situations to create a safe and positive environment.

What you will do

• Actively supervise large groups of K–8 students during lunch and recess
• Establish and reinforce clear behavioral expectations, routines, and procedures
• Support orderly transitions into and out of lunch and recess areas
• Encourage positive peer interactions, inclusion, cooperation, and respectful behavior
• Proactively engage with students and facilitate appropriate play
• Help resolve conflicts through positive redirection and problem-solving strategies
• Recognize and celebrate students demonstrating school values and positive behavior
• Independently address routine student needs and behavioral situations
• Respond promptly to safety concerns and follow established school procedures
• Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to maintain consistent expectations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated experience independently supervising and leading large groups of children
• Strong group management skills
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills
• Patient, energetic, and attentive
• Strong communication skills
• Dependable, flexible, and collaborative
• Ability to obtain all required Pennsylvania school employment clearances, including PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprint-based background checks

Nice to have

• Associate's degree in Education
• Previous experience working with school-age children in a K–8 school setting
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Benefits

• Employer covers 85% of medical and dental premiums and 100% of vision premiums
• 5% employer match, dollar for dollar, with no vesting period for retirement
• Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends
• Mental health resources and employee assistance programs
• Student loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs and gym memberships
• 30+ holidays
• 10 PTO days for 10-month staff and 20 PTO days for 12-month staff
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Fertility Services coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Up to $10,000 in HRA funds
• Employer-paid AD&D coverage of one times salary through UNUM
• Workshops, certifications, university partnerships, and ongoing development opportunities

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain all required Pennsylvania school employment clearances

About the company

Hebrew Public is a small and growing network of schools. It is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive community.