About The Position

The job of Instructional Assistant, Early Head Start (Level IV) is done for the purpose(s) of assisting in the supervision and instruction of infants and toddler-aged children (0 - 3 years old); performing classroom clerical tasks; assisting children in meeting health and nutrition needs and developing children's cognitive and emotional skills. This position is categorically funded.

Requirements

  • An Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university including completion of 24 semester units of ECE/CD coursework from a regionally accredited college/university.
  • Instructional Assistants assigned to work with infants must have 6 infant/toddler units.
  • Six months experience working as an instructional assistant.
  • A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time: Copy of Transcript (Copy of legible transcripts must be attached to your application, showing Associate’s Degree conferral date from an accredited college/university - transcripts must also show completion of 24 semester units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CD) coursework AND 6 infant/toddler units. (Must attach transcripts showing grades earned - Diploma copies will not be accepted))
  • Letter of Introduction (Letter must be specific to the position for which you are applying)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author’s name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the recruitment closing date. Letters without a signature, author name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred)
  • Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
  • Valid CA Driver's License (if required)
  • Proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required)
  • Proof of required education
  • TB clearance
  • Fingerprint clearance
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired.
  • Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the supervision and instruction of infants and toddler-aged children (0 - 3 years old)
  • Performing classroom clerical tasks
  • Assisting children in meeting health and nutrition needs
  • Developing children's cognitive and emotional skills

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
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