Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

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: $18.82 - $30.68 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.

Minimum Application Requirements:
Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on July 15, 2026 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. 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 have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

Nondiscrimination Policy:
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by…