Preschool Instructional Aide

Welcome to the Mount Pleasant School District! We are a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade district with three Elementary Schools, one Middle School, and one Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade Dependent Charter School. Nestled in the East Foothills of San Jose, we prepare approximately 1,500 students for high school, college, and careers. The multitude of cultures, ethnic groups, and languages makes Mount Pleasant School District a rich atmosphere in which to learn, grow, and work. Parents and children take pride in their community and work together with the schools at all levels. The parents and staff hold high expectations for all students' academic and social development. Parents not only volunteer their services to the schools but are an integral part of planning and implementing new programs in our district. We seek talented individuals who support our vision: "Every student in the Mount Pleasant School District is empowered to succeed in a diverse and changing society." Licenses, Certifications, Testing Requirements: - Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance; - Tuberculosis clearance, - Drivers License - Appropriate vaccines [each employee and volunteer shall be immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles and receive an influenza vaccination between August 1st and December 1st of each year] unless exempt pursuant Health and Health and Safety Code§ 1596.7995. - Preferred: An Associate Teacher Permit or Higher - Required: 12 ECE/CHAD units, including at least one course of at least three-semester units in each of the following core areas: - Child/human growth and development. - Child, family, and community, or child and family relations. - Programs/curriculum. and willingness to obtain an Associate Teacher Permit within 50 days of hire date - Completed Application on EDJOIN or at 3434 Marten Ave. San Jose, CA 95148 (Personnel Office)