Para-Educator/Early Childhood Education

Magnolia Elementary•Anaheim, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Site Administrator and/or designee, and with direction from the School Readiness Administrator, the Para-Educator/Early Childhood Education assists the classroom teacher by providing instruction to individual students or small groups in a classroom or other learning environment and provides instructional support. The position works with preschool children ages 3 and 4 and may be assigned to various students and schools as needed. The role also includes assigned clerical duties, translating, writing, and conversing in a language other than English for parents and teachers as required, and performing related work as necessary. The position's regular stated hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to change by the District. The tentative start date is December 16, 2026. Employees may be non-bilingual or bilingual in Spanish; candidates seeking the bilingual pay range must pass a bilingual/Spanish test. The listed starting rate is $21.97 per hour, with possible salary credit for qualifying prior experience. Applicants must submit a transcript, a letter of introduction addressed to Dr. Kimble, letter(s) of recommendation, and a resume. A written Para-Educator test must be passed by November 18, 2026. Applications are due by 11:55 p.m. on November 15, 2026. The tentative interview is in person on the morning of November 19, 2026.

Requirements

At least 12 Early Childhood Education or Child Development units from an accredited college, including Child Growth & Development (CGD), Child & Youth, Family and Community (CFC), and Curriculum (CUR).
Meet at least one of the following: hold an Associate of Arts degree or higher; have completed at least two years of study at an accredited higher education institution with a minimum of 48 general education units; or pass an approved Highly Qualified assessment demonstrating knowledge and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics.
Pass the written Para-Educator test by November 18, 2026.
Provide a copy of transcripts, a letter of introduction addressed to Dr. Kimble, letter(s) of recommendation, and a resume.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish ability; candidates seeking the bilingual pay range must pass the Bilingual/Spanish test.

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom teacher by providing instruction to individual students or small groups in a classroom or other learning environment.
Provide instructional support to preschool students ages 3 and 4.
Perform assigned clerical duties.
Translate, write, and converse in a language other than English for parents and teachers as required.
Perform related work as necessary or required.