Preschool Instructional Assistant

FCUSD • Rancho Cordova, CA

23h • $20 - $24

About The Position

Assist the teacher in ways determined by the teacher to be useful in improving the quality of the preschool programs, involving clerical duties, supervision of children, transportation, food service, and instructional tasks which, in the judgment of the teacher may be performed by a non-credentialed employee. The work need not be performed in the presence of the teacher, but the teacher retains responsibility for the instruction and supervision. The assistant shall not give out any personal information concerning any pupil to any person other than the teacher or appropriate administrator.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class are less than eight hours, and are authorized only in connection with established preschool classes or programs. Positions are usually part-time, involving working schedules on school days only. They are distinguished from other Instructional Assistant classes by area of specialization.

Requirements

• DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
• TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
• Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
• Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY)
• Experience as a participating parent in a State Preschool Class
• Experience as a leader in children's activities
• Completion of the twelfth grade.
• Completion of six units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development is required.
• Willingness to complete such training courses, in-service, or otherwise, as may be required after being hired.
• Successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test.
• Immunizations required by SB 792; Influenza, Pertussis and Measles
• State Mandated Preschool Forms, including a health screening completed by a physician.
• Completion of six units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development is required within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Paid school experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in ways determined by the teacher to be useful in improving the quality of the preschool programs
• Clerical duties
• Supervision of children
• Transportation
• Food service
• Instructional tasks which, in the judgment of the teacher may be performed by a non-credentialed employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees