Instructional Assistant - Preschool

Salary : $18.25 - $23.36 Hourly

Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA

Job Type : Full or Part Time

Job Number : 24-0145

Site / Dept : District-wide

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Number of Working Months : 9.5

Description

• The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for six months.
• This eligibility list will be used to fill current and future vacancies District-wide
• Unless otherwise noted, positions are 9.5 months / year (follow the standard school calendar)
• One year of experience working in a preschool or child care program meets the minimum requirements, 6 units of Early Childhood Development or related field, along with a current EMSA approved CPR / AED Certification w / Infant / Child, is required

Current vacancies (subject to change) :

will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist instructors in the care, supervision and learning activities for pre-school age children in the classroom and on the playground.

Examples of Duties

Assist teachers in a learning environment designed to develop the physical, cognitive, emotional, creative and social skills of preschool-aged students; assist the teacher with the preparation and presentation of learning materials for individual students or groups of children. E

Assist in preparing materials for art projects and other instructional activities; provide assistance to children and promote interest in activities and learning centers. E

Organize and supervise students in playground activities; assist in supervising rest and nap periods; clean children, clothes and facility as necessary; assist children in toileting and proper hygiene as appropriate. E

Maintain classroom in a sanitary, neat and orderly manner. E

Assist with snacks and other meals as appropriate; clean serving area after meals. E

Perform routine clerical duties such as filing and duplicating instructional materials as assigned; assist with preparing charts, bulletin boards and displays; assist with maintaining student records as required. E

Assure the health and safety of children by following health and safety practices and regulations. E

Participate in meetings, conferences and in-service training programs as assigned; attend field trips as assigned. E

Serve as a role model and encourage and support students; monitor student behavior and communicate with teacher and parents regarding student activities. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE : At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

Minimum Qualifications

Six semester units of early childhood education or child development. (Transcripts MUST be attached for your application to be considered complete. Applications without transcripts will be disqualified.)

One year experience working with preschool age children.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult / Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed.

Recertification to maintain current / valid status is a condition of employment. The reference is 101182 (e) (1) of Title 22, Division 12 (Child Care General Licensing Requirements).

Passage of the PUSD examination for this classification (This test will be administered after initial requirements for the position have been met.)

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Basic needs and characteristics of pre-school age children.

Basic subjects taught in the primary grades including arithmetic, reading and writing.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Operation of duplicating machines and instructional equipment.

ABILITY TO :

Assist instructor with instructional and playground activities.

Learn constructive play and instructional activities appropriate for preschool-age children.

Learn child guidance principles and practices.

Work effectively with individuals and groups of preschool-age children.

Work cooperatively with others.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Maintain classroom in a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe condition.

Assist children with personal needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT :

Classroom environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to monitor students.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer / program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability.

For more information, please contact the Title IX / Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406

Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.

Benefits include :

For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at :

The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and / or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills may be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note : (

This position requires a minimum of 48 semester units of college coursework, to include a minimum of 6 semester units of Child Development and / or Early Childhood Education.Do you have the required coursework which include any of the following : - A current Child Development permit issued by San Diego County Office of Education (as Associate, Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor or Program Director)OR- 6 units in CHLD / Early Ed coursework

LIST THE CLASSES below that you have taken in the areas of Child Development / Early Education. You MUST INCLUDE : 1) the course title, 2) course number, 3) number of units earned and 4) where the class was taken.A copy of your transcripts MUST be scanned and attached to your application or it will be subject to disqualification.

This position requires work experience equivalent to ONE YEAR of FULL TIME experience working with preschool age children.Do you have at least one year of full time work experience with preschool age children?

DETAIL HOW YOU MEET this requirement. INCLUDE THESE ITEMS : 1) where this experience was attained, 2) length of employment, 3) hours worked per week, and 4) the type of experience obtained.

This position requires Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED issued by the American Red Cross / American Heart Association or Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved training program. The reference is 101182 (e) (1) of Title 22, Division 12 (Child Care General Licensing Requirements). The Certification(s) MUST include Pediatric CPR, Pediatric AED, and Pediatric First Aid.DO YOU POSSESS a CURRENT / VALID Adult and Pediatric CPR / AED and First Aid certification? (A copy of your current certifications MUST be scanned and attached to your application or you will be subject to disqualification.)

I understand that this position requires documentation (i.e., transcripts, CPR, AED, and First Aid) and that failure to provide this documentation by the filing deadline of the position WILL result in your disqualification from the recruitment process. Documentation can be submitted to the Personnel Commission by attaching the materials to the application or via email or in person. (Please initial in the space provided below.)

The Preschool program ranges in ages from 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Please indicate by checking the boxes below, the age range that you would prefer to work with.

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Salary : $18 - $23