Child Development Center Assistant

San Diego Unified School District • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Unified School District is seeking professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities they serve. This role provides assistance to the instructional program in classrooms, resource centers, halls, and playgrounds at a Children's Center, Child Development Center, or State Preschool. The district is the second largest in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States.

Requirements

• 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.
• Personal appearance and language patterns will provide a satisfactory example to pupils.
• Online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.
• Application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.
• Answer all application questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely.
• Contact information for all previous places of employment where served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section.
• List every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where employed, regardless of length of service.
• Provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office in the Employer Email field.
• Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section.
• References should be from a current or previous supervisor.
• Attach Verification of Education or CAPE Exam.
• Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field is desirable.
• Some positions may require conversational and/or written skills in a specific foreign language related to the needs of the assignment.
• A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the additional application questions of the employment application.
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the instructional program in classrooms, resource centers, halls, and playgrounds at a Children's Center, Child Development Center, or State Preschool.

Benefits

• District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents (for positions 20 hours per week or greater).
• 5% bilingual differential (for positions requiring bilingual skills).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree