Preschool Instructional Aide - Bilingual Spanish

Garden Grove Unified School DistrictGarden Grove, CA
Onsite

About The Position

This eligibility list will be good for six (6) months. We are only accepting online applications for this recruitment. Persons in these positions work 3 hours per day, Monday - Friday, during the school session. Under general supervision of a preschool teacher or administrator, assists instructional personnel and provides care, supervision and learning activities to pre-school age children enrolled in a District preschool program; provides learning and play experiences to individual students and small groups; performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of at least six units of Early Childhood Education courses covering Child Growth and Development and Child, Family, and Community to be completed within one year of appointment.
  • Some experience working with young people is required.
  • Meet the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement for this position. This can be met one of three ways: (1) Possession of an associate's degree or higher; (2) completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; (3) having a High School diploma or GED equivalent and taking and passing the ESSA exam.
  • Ability to speak fluently in both English and Spanish
  • Must possess and provide proof of Tdap, MMR, and Influenza vaccine or waiver.

Nice To Haves

  • Possession of valid First Aid Certificate and a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross) is desirable.
  • Some positions may require up to twelve units of Early Childhood Education courses.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the set-up and preparation of learning materials and activities designed for learning, as directed by teacher.
  • Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.
  • Assists students in the development of independence, self-help, performance skills, and basic social skills, as designated by teacher.
  • Assists with meals and snacks as assigned; participates in the preparation and serving of food items and set-up/clean-up of tables.
  • Monitors students on the playground; assists in the set-up and tear down of daily playground equipment; maintains a clean, sanitary, and orderly outdoor environment.
  • Maintains a positive, nurturing environment, which respects culture and diversity.
  • Sanitizes and disinfects toys, tables, chairs, and other classroom surfaces.
  • Supervises and monitors students while in the bathroom; and assists students with personal hygiene and grooming as needed.
  • Provides assistance to students with washing, diaper changing and toileting, and other personal care activities as needed.
  • Assists in the sign-in and sign-out procedures for ensuring the safety of students and compliance with state and licensing regulations as needed.
  • Assists teacher with the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; assists the teacher with data collection for assessments.
  • Attends trainings and meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and receiving updated child development current best practice information.

Benefits

  • Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
  • Up to 14 paid holidays per year
  • Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
  • Social Security coverage
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for the employee and family (for employees working 30+ hours/week)
  • Life Insurance for the employee (for employees working 30+ hours/week)
  • Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS) (for employees working 30+ hours/week)
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