Child Development Center Assistant

Child Development Center Assistant

San Diego Unified School District Various Locations - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps

Job : 5861926

Final date to receive applications: Aug 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Child Development Center Assistant. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. This list will be good for one month with the possibility to be extended.

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

The Child Development Center Assistant provides assistance to the instructional program in classrooms, resource centers, halls, and playgrounds at a Children’s Center, Child Development Center, or State Preschool. To view the detailed position description for Child Development Center Assistant, .

• Various Working Locations:
  The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to the District Area Map at this Link and make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligibility list from this recruitment.
• Work Schedule:
  
  10 months per year / 35 hours per week.
• Salary:
  This position is paid on the Para educator Salary Schedule. Grade 020. To view the Salary Schedule, .
• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Vacancies that require the incumbent to be Bilingual will be noted. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

If you are currently working in this job title as a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead, complete a Transfer Request Form.

High School diploma/GED and a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) or an Associate’s degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university. Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field is desirable.

NOTE:

Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Personal appearance and language patterns will provide a satisfactory example to pupils. Some positions may require conversational and/or written skills in a specific foreign language related to the needs of the assignment.

Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Senate Bill 848).

As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with SB 848 Education Code section 44051 applicants for classified positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with…