Temporary Preschool Instructional Assistant

Temporary Preschool Instructional Assistant

• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Preschool at Latham
• Date Available:
  
  08/06/2026

This is a temporary position from August 2026 to January 2027.

Monday - Friday
6 hours/day; 30 hours/week
8:00am - 3:00pm
2026-27 school year

Under the supervision of the certificated teacher, the Preschool Instructional Assistant supports the implementation of a comprehensive, high-quality early education program by helping to facilitate activities, supervise child and organize and maintain the classroom.

• Must have a Child Development Associate Teacher's Permit or obtain one within one year of employment. Bilingual preferred but not required.

Salary Range: $27.82/hour - $37.28/hour (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $ 35.51)

• Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule

• Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher (or ability to obtain one w/in one year of employment)
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Maintain valid Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification
• Possession of a valid California's Driver's License
• Willing to complete appropriate training

• Ability to make decisions regarding the health and safety of children
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff and community
• Maintains confidentiality of records and discussions
• Knowledge of the correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively
• Follow oral and written directions
• Work independently
• Basic technology/computer skills (attendance/data entry, word processing,access educational software for students, etc.)

• Demonstrate a knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education
• Supervise children at all times, inside and outside the classroom (and on field trips), interacting in a caring and respectful manner
• Assist teacher by providing input to create and organize curriculum and establisha classroom environment that supports each child's development of school readiness skills and social-emotional development
• Facilitate and participate in engaging activities that meet the developmental and educational needs of children throughout the day
• Support positive classroom climate, student conflict resolution and behavior management through the implementation of the established social emotional curriculum and program policies
• Gather data and observations for assessments and complete appropriate documentation
• Maintain respectful and cooperative relationships with students, parents and staff members
• Administer minor first aid to ill or injured children and support toileting (which may include changing soiled diapers or clothing)
• Communicate appropriately to share relevant information with teachers, other staff members and Preschool Director
• Participate in meetings, coaching and ongoing professional development and maintain necessary permits (21 hours of professional development annually through approved college coursework or workshops)
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance to fully meet work responsibilities
• Perform basic clerical tasks and preparation of materials as directed, including daily attendance records, filing, and family-style food/meal preparation
• Perform other duties related to the job or Preschool Program, as assigned
• Maintain a working knowledge of and adhere to Preschool Program and Community Care Licensing policies and requirements
• Assist in accomplishing Preschool Program and District goals
• Assist teacher with parent-teacher conferences and home visits

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; ability to sit, bend, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis, lift, carry or move up to 25 lbs., ability to reach in all directions; adequate sight or corrected vision to read printed directions or instructions; hear and speak to communicate with co-workers, students and the public;

dexterity of the hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Supervised by:
Site or Department Administrator

Evaluated by:
Site or Department Administrator

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