Instructional Assistant - Early Childhood

Instructional Assistant
- Child Care

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with young children, helping with hands-on activities, and keeping students safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day.

Salary
- Competitive hourly pay with annual step increases

Schedule
- Part-time; typically under 20 hours per week

Work Year
- School year calendar; summers off

Location
- School sites throughout Bellflower Unified School District

Benefits
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and personal days

Experience
- No paid experience required and no teaching credential required

• Help children learn and play:
  Support children with homework, crafts, games, reading, indoor activities, and outdoor play.
• Assist the teacher:
  Help with daily routines, prepare materials, follow teacher direction, and keep children engaged.
• Keep things organized:
  Maintain attendance records, organize supplies, replenish classroom and bathroom materials, and help keep the room ready for the day.
• Support meals and routines:
  Prepare and serve snacks and meals, set tables, help with handwashing, bathroom needs, and naptime.
• Keep children safe:
  Supervise play activities, monitor students indoors and outdoors, follow health and safety procedures, and provide basic first aid as needed.
• Maintain a clean space:
  Help clean tables, dishes, mats, sinks, floors, and work areas to keep the classroom safe, sanitary, and welcoming.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Twelve (12) Early Childhood Education units or equivalent
• A great attitude and love working with kids
• Reliable and professional work habits

No teaching experience required. We will train you on what you need to know.

This position is a fantastic stepping stone if you are considering:

• Teaching credential programs
• Special education careers
• Child development
• Educational leadership
• School counseling

• Multiple school locations across the District
• Part-time positions, typically under 20 hours per week
• School year calendar with summers off
• Clean, safe classroom, campus, and activity settings

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to assist students.
• Using hands and fingers to operate classroom and office equipment
• Seeing to read materials and monitor student activities.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Lifting light objects.

Join our team and discover if education is your calling while earning money and gaining valuable experience. We provide the training and support you need to succeed.