Child Development Program Assistant

Torrance Unified School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Torrance Unified School District is seeking substitutes for a Child Development Assistant role. Under supervision, you will assist in supervising and caring for children aged eight weeks to ten years.

Positions are part-time (17.5–30 hours per week) and run 195 or 203 days per year as vacancies arise. Requirements include a high school diploma, one year of child care experience, six ECE/CD units, and pursuit of a California Child Development Assistant Permit; First Aid and CPR certificates must

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Six units of ECE/CD coursework.
• Apply for the Child Development Assistant Permit as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision, care, and instruction of children aged eight weeks to ten years.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Child Development Assistant Permit (CDAP) application in process

Job description

FILING DEADLINE

OCTOBER 20, 2026, 4:30 PM

District Classified application, supplemental form and copy of transcripts (official or unofficial) must be submitted to the Personnel Commission Office by the filing deadline.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This is an OPEN recruitment to establish an eligibility list and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Positions in this classification are part-time (17.5-30 hours per week), 10 months per year, 195 or 203 days.

The recruitment process will consist of a written examination and an oral technical interview, which are tentatively scheduled during the weeks of October 26-November 6, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by US mail or email.

Under the direction of assigned supervisor, assist in the supervision, care, and instruction of children between the ages of eight weeks to ten years of age.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience in the care of children and six units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD). Must apply for Child Development Assistant Permit as issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which may be waived for those employees working with infants or children. Must possess, or be in the process of securing, a valid First Aid Certificate within three (3) months of employment in this classification; and must possess, or be in the process of securing, a valid pediatric and/or adult CPR Certificate within six (6) months of employment in this classification.