Preschool Instructional Aide - Bilingual Spanish

Garden Grove Unified School District • Garden Grove, CA

19h • 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)

What This Job Offers

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