Transitional Kindergarten Instructional Aide

Garden Grove Unified School District • Garden Grove, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is open to the general public and district employees. Eligibility lists will be good for six (6) months. Applications are only being accepted online and must be completed and submitted between June 8, 2026, and June 10, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Tentative exam dates are Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for the ESSA exam and Tuesday, July 7, 2026, for the oral rating exam. The current vacancies are for full-time positions, working 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Under the general supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator, the Instructional Aide assists instructional personnel in administering transitional kindergarten learning and enrichment experiences to students individually or in small groups. This role performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of at least six units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development courses to be completed within one year of appointment.
• Some experience working with young children is required.
• Must meet the state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirement. This can be met by: (1) Possession of an associate's degree or higher; (2) completion of 48 full semester units earned at an accredited college or university; or (3) by taking and passing the ESSA exam.
• If meeting the ESSA requirement through a degree or 48+ units, attach a copy of your degree or college level transcripts to your application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an educational environment with Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd grade students is desirable.
• Some positions may require verbal fluency in a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the teacher on the implementation of classroom learning that promotes an inclusive, positive, motivating, and educationally rich environment.
• Assists with the instruction of students in small groups and as a class collaboratively.
• Implements and modifies transitional kindergarten curriculum such as learning materials and activities, as directed by the teacher, which may also include kindergarten in a Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten combination class.
• Evaluates and identifies each student’s readiness skills according to age, ability, and interest as directed by the teacher.
• Collects anecdotal notes and other data such as student behavior observations and assessment results for the purpose of providing information to the teacher or other district personnel.
• Assists in the preparation of a welcoming and stimulating classroom environment, including consideration of safety and support for children in the classroom, during lunch, and on the playground.
• Assists students with washing, diaper changing, toileting, and other personal care activities as needed.
• Sanitizes and disinfects learning materials, tables, chairs, and other classroom surfaces.
• Implements standards set by the teacher of appropriate student behavior for the purpose of achieving effective participation in activities and providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Operates classroom equipment including audio/visual devices and various forms of classroom technology.
• Attends trainings and meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and receiving updated current information on best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 (for those employed 30+ hours/week)
• Family Life Insurance for the employee (for those employed 30+ hours/week)
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS) (for those employed 30+ hours/week)

What This Job Offers

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