Instructional Assistant: Early Childhood Education, Bilingual - Manzanita Early Childhood Education (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Site Supervisor, this role provides quality child care and a safe and loving environment for children in the Child Development Center (CDC). The Instructional Assistant assists with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children, participates in activities with an assigned group of children, and provides translations or interpretations for non-English or limited English children. This position is distinguished by its requirement to provide translation, interpretation, and communication in a specified second language (Cambodian, Cantonese, Laotian, Mien, Native American, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan, or Vietnamese), requiring fluency in both English and the designated second language.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and some experience working with children.
Required to speak, read and write fluently in English and one of the following languages: Cambodian, Cantonese, Laotian, Mien, Native American, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan or Vietnamese.
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, TB and/or other employment clearance.
Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Safety and health practices and precautions.
Ability to provide quality child care and a safe environment for children in an assigned child care center or program.
Ability to plan and implement a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
Ability to provide a proper role model for program children.
Ability to participate in activities with assigned group of children.
Ability to provide patient and sensitive care to infants and toddlers.
Ability to learn, apply and explain rules, regulations and procedures of the program.
Ability to use positive and proper methods of child control and behavior modification.
Ability to determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Ability to establish and maintain patient, gentle, supportive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to provide translations, interpretation and communication in a second language.

Nice To Haves

Units in Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

Provide quality child care and a safe and loving environment for the children in the CDC.
Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; read stories, sing songs, play games and participate in other activities with children.
Supervise children in outdoor play activities; implement indoor play and activities during inclement weather.
Provide for the safety of the children as required; respond to a child's needs and problems in a patient, caring and sensitive manner.
Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; escort children to the cafeteria for breakfast as assigned; clean up eating areas and wash children's hands and faces after play times and meals as needed.
Provide for the physical needs of the children.
Provide guidance, assistance, and encouragement with various projects; assist in promoting a healthy self-image and self-esteem.
Observe behavior of children and monitor for signs of neglect or suspected abuse; report such concerns according to established guidelines.
Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and orderly child care environment; clean, set up, and set out toys and other materials.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Provide translations, interpretation and communication in a second language.