Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

Early Childhood Instructional Assistant, 7 Hr.

Position Type:

Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

2/12/2026

Location:

All sites

Closing Date:

02/25/2026

Job Description and Requirements:
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EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, 7 HR.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

* Early Childhood Education or experience desirable.

* Ability to follow oral and written directions.

* Experience and desire to work with children and ability to command the respect of children.

* Knowledge of basic clerical procedures.

* Ability to work effectively, respectfully and harmoniously with children in a multi-ethnic environment and respect confidential matters.

* Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment.

REPORTS TO:

Administrator as assigned.

JOB GOAL:
To provide well-organized, smoothly functioning early childhood class environment in which students can take full advantage of instructional program and available resources materials.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assists teachers, specialists, and other staff in reinforcing early childhood instructional program and guiding students in development of desirable academic and social skills and habits

* Assists in development of desirable social skills and habits, morals and mental and physical health for all pupils

* Assists with checking, care, preparation and arrangement of instructional materials and equipment

* Assists with enrollment procedures, cafeteria count, attendance verifications as appropriate to program funding and other classroom routines and activities

* Works with small groups of children under direction of the teacher or other certificated staff

* Assists in personal care which includes, but not limited to, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.

* Assists children during lunch and snack period; checks and maintains lavatories

* Assists with yard duty, first aid, and home contacts

* Attends professional learning in early education and state mandates

* Maintains confidentiality of student records in accordance with District and legal requirements and helps with record keeping and filing

* Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability

* Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $18.36 - $29.93 per hour

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education.

Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS by February 25 at 8:00 p.m.:

Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted:

* High School Diploma or equivalent AND

* Verification of one (1) of the following:

* Two years (48 semester units) of study at an accredited college or university

* Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university

* Passage of BCSD Paraprofessional Test

* CBEST

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions…