Child Development Center Assistant (Linda Vista Elementary)

Linda Vista Elementary School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Linda Vista Elementary School in San Diego is hiring a Child Development Center Assistant to support the instructional program across classrooms, resource centers, halls and playgrounds. The position runs for 10 months per year at 35 hours per week, with eligibility for District-paid health benefits for employees and dependents if 20 hours per week or more.

Salary follows the Paraeducator Schedule, Grade 020, with bilingual differential where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and CAPE or Associate’s degree or 48+ eligible units required; completion of post-high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the instructional program in classrooms, resource centers, halls and playgrounds.
• Support bilingual candidates as needed; may participate in performance tests for language fluency.
• Attend to general student needs and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Job description

Child Development Center Assistant (Linda Vista Elementary)

San Diego Unified School District Linda Vista Elementary School – San Diego, California (Open in Google Maps)

Job Description

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Child Development Center Assistant at Linda Vista Elementary. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Child Development Center Assistant provides assistance to the instructional program in classrooms, resource centers, halls, and playgrounds at a Children's Center, Child Development Center, or State Preschool.

To view the detailed position description for Child Development Center Assistant, click here.

VACANCIES / POSITION SPECIFICS

• Working Location: Linda Vista Elementary School – 2772 Ulric St, San Diego, CA 92111
• School Website
• Work Schedule: 10 months per year / 35 hours per week.
• Salary: This position is paid on the Paraeducator Salary Schedule. Grade 020. To view the Salary Schedule, click here.
• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District‑paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Vacancies that require the incumbent to be Bilingual will be noted. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

TRANSFER REQUESTS

If you are currently working in this job title as a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer, DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead, complete a Transfer Request Form.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School diploma/GED and a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) or an Associate’s degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university. Completion of post‑high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field is desirable.

NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Personal appearance and language patterns will provide a satisfactory example to pupils. Some positions may require conversational and/or written skills in a specific foreign language related to the needs of the assignment.

INDIVIDUAL EQUALITY STATEMENT

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of a person’s age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type

Varies

Salary

$17.83 to $22.22 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Details

Job ID: 5984482

Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Additional Contact Roles

• Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail]
• Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail]
• 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]