Instructional Assistant: Preschool - ECLC (Outside Candidates)

Irvine Unified School District • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Assistant assists with care, supervision, and learning activities for children in a preschool classroom. The position tutors individual students or small groups, helps plan and implement activities that meet children’s needs and interests, prepares instructional materials, supports lesson-plan implementation, and performs clerical and other support tasks for instructional personnel, as well as related work as required.

The employer is Irvine Unified School District, which serves more than 36,000 PK–12 students across its early childhood learning center and schools. Applicants must provide the required qualifying test results or proof of an associate degree or higher as part of the application. Newly hired employees begin at Step 1 on the salary schedule. Preschool employees must meet state immunization requirements; influenza documentation may be waived by the employee, and a doctor may waive all immunizations.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some experience working with preschool children in an educational or child care setting.
• Provide one of the following: proof of passing the CBEST; proof of an associate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution; passing the District Proficiency Test (70% in all sections); ACT scores of at least 23 in math and 22 in English; or SAT scores of at least 550 in math and 500 in English.
• If using an associate degree or higher to meet the test/document requirement, attach a transcript or diploma to the application.
• Obtain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by an authorized agency within the probationary period.
• Provide proof of pertussis, measles, and influenza immunization, subject to the stated waiver provisions.
• Submit a complete application, including at least two references.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant coursework in Early Childhood Education, 3–12 units.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care, supervision, and learning activities for children in a preschool classroom.
• Tutor individual students or small groups of students.
• Assist with planning and implementing activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials and implementing lesson plans.
• Perform clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED