Classroom Aide Preschool - Level II

Salary : $18.79 - $24.54 Hourly

Location : Madera, CA

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : POS2081

Department : Preschool Department

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Definition

Under the general direction of the Director of Early Childhood Education or Site Administrator, the Classroom Aide Preschool - Level II, provides support to the instructional preschool program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for implementing programs for the personal and emotional growth of students; assisting in the monitoring of behavior plans; and communicating observations to teachers, parents, and administrators. The incumbents in this classification provide the students and teachers with instructional support in preschool classrooms, which directly supports student learning and achievement.

Examples of Duties / Essential Job Functions

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assists in monitoring behavior plans for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established plans.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and sanitary classroom and outdoor environment in accordance with the Department of Social Services licensing regulations, including assisting with toileting.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and / or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Establishes positive individual relationships for the purpose of building student confidence and self-esteem.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs, and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and / or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains playroom for the purpose of creating a comfortable, supportive environment and maintaining compliance with all Department of Social Services licensing and state regulations.
• Manages assigned projects and activities (e.g., reports, goals) for the purpose of meeting established timelines and objectives.
• Models appropriate behavior for students and parents.
• Provides ongoing feedback for the purpose of informing supervisor and teachers of students' progress.
• Supervising students to ensure their safety, both indoors and outdoors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

At time of application)

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities to :

RESPONSIBILITY :

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures, providing information, and / or advising others. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to affect the organization's services.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

High School diploma or equivalent and 12 units in the field of Child Development / Early Childhood Education including core courses of child / human growth and development; child / family / community or child and family relations; and program / curriculum.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Six (6) months of work experience in working with pre-school-aged children or college lab hours. OR; Nine (9) months and three (3) hours per day within a Child Development Center-Based Program within the past two years is preferred.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED :

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED :

Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance

SALARY SCHEDULE :

Classified Salary Range : 19

Work Calendar : 201 Days

Work Hours : 7 : 45 am - 11 : 15 am (3.5 hours / day)

Work Location : George Washington Elementary School

Examination Process

1. Completed application

2. Resume

3. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

4. Copy of official college transcript indicating the completion of 12 units in the field of Child Development / Early Childhood Education, including core courses in child / human growth and development; child / family / community or child and family relations; and program / curriculum.

5. Copy of an Associate Teacher Permit OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process.

The examination process will include a competency examination (weighted at 100%). Those candidates achieving a minimum passing score of 70% or higher will be placed on the eligibility list and the top ranks will be forwarded to the hiring authority. The Eligibility List is valid for one (1) year from the certified date.

INITIAL TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS :

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT : TBD

PASSING THE EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION : ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information of your supervisors. The experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The examination process / examination date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the email address listed on your application.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Personnel Specialist Alejandra Venegas-Chaves, at (559) 675-4500 Ext 294 or email

ACCOMMODATIONS : Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator :

Prince Marshall

Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Full-time permanent positions (more than 4 hrs / per day) provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents. For a detailed list of benefits, visit our website links below.

https : / / www.madera.k12.ca.us / Page / 9901

I understand the current vacancy is part-time, 3.5 hours per day, and does not include health benefits.

I have attached a copy of my high school diploma or official high school transcripts. Failure to do so will make my application deemed incomplete.

I've attached a copy of my official college transcript indicating the completion of 12 units in the field of Child Development / Early Childhood Education, including core courses in child / human growth and development, child / family / community or child and family relations, and program / curriculum. Failure to do so will make my application deemed incomplete.

I have attached a copy of my Associate Teacher Permit OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Are you retired from CALPERS or CAL STRS?

If the answer is yes, Please list the retirment system you are returned from (CAL PERS or CAL STRS) and enter the last four digits of your Social Security number and the date you retired.

To be properly and promptly notified of the status of my application, I understand that I must provide on my application, the following information : - Working e-mail address- Telephone NumberI understand that I must provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.I understand that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure that I receive any communication as it related to this application promptly.I understand that the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission is not responsible for any lost or redirected email and that it is my responsibility to add info@schooljobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this application from being classified as "spam" or "junk" email. I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application to receive the status of my application.

I understand that I am required to describe, in detail, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that I must indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and not any working title that I believe is designated to me.I understand that if I attach a resume and / or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed. I understand that I must completely answer each supplemental question with the required information. Failure to do so will cause automatic disqualification.I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and their fullest.

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Salary : $19 - $25