Full-Time

School Support Associate

Posted on 9/11/2026

BrightBee

BrightBee

1-10 employees

EdTech platform enabling paraprofessional engagement

Compensation Overview

$23.50/hr

Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • Reliable transportation to get to schools in the assigned area.
  • Ability to pass a background check, Livescan, and required school clearances.
  • Ability to follow safety, reporting, code-of-conduct, and mandated-reporter requirements.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
  • Authorization to contact former employers.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a visible and positive presence throughout campus grounds to ensure student safety and adherence to school guidelines.
  • Assist with lunchroom transitions, supervise student seating, and help maintain a clean, orderly dining environment.
  • Provide administrative backup by answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting with light filing or data entry.
  • Assist with school events, morning arrivals, and afternoon dismissals as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual Spanish language ability.

BrightBee is an education technology company focused on K-12 schools, aiming to improve how schools engage with paraprofessionals and classified staff. The platform supports recognizing the potential of every team member, with the goal of helping school teams thrive and giving workers the supports they need to prosper and grow. The product works by enabling schools to collaborate with paraprofessionals and classified staff, facilitating communication, development, and coordination so these workers can be effective in their roles. BrightBee differentiates itself by centering inclusion and growth for all school staff, not just teachers, and by prioritizing ongoing support and career development for paraprofessionals and classified staff. The overall goal is to create sustainable, supported, and high-functioning school teams where every member can succeed.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • By May 31, 2026, BrightBee reported 2,500+ assignments and a 96% fill rate.
  • It expanded from Bay Area pilots to Detroit and 10 school systems.
  • School staffing shortages in 2026 keep demand strong for its coverage model.

What critics are saying

  • BrightBee remains early-stage, with only a 2025 pilot and no disclosed large funding.
  • Its Bay Area and Detroit focus leaves recruitment and operations concentrated.
  • If schools slow renewals next year, BrightBee's marketplace liquidity breaks quickly.

What makes BrightBee unique

  • BrightBee launched a 3-school pilot in October 2025 and now serves 40 schools.
  • Its Bee worker model trades flexible assignments for upskilling, community impact, and higher fulfillment.
  • It targets K-12 and nonprofit support roles, a harder niche than generic staffing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours