Childcare Assistant - First Aid & CPR Certificates Required - Elsinore Elementary

Lake Elsinore Unified School District; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (prorated)

District paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Lake Elsinore Unified School District is seeking a part-time Childcare Assistant at Elsinore Elementary. The role supports before/after school activities, supervises children, and assists with snack preparation in a 12 p.m.–5:30 p.m. window.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma and valid First Aid and CPR certificates. Responsibilities include collaborating with staff and parents, maintaining a safe learning environment, and performing light clerical duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Criminal background checks and TB test as required by district policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and supervising activities for children in before/after school program.
• Maintain a healthy, safe learning environment.
• Confers with parents and staff regularly.
• Supervise children daily in program sessions.
• Assist in planning, providing, and cleanup of nutritious snacks.
• Provide general clerical support and attend required trainings.
• Maintain records and communicate issues to supervisor.

Skills

First Aid certificate

CPR certificate

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Childcare Assistant - First Aid & CPR Certificates Required - Elsinore Elementary at Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Application Deadline
9/30/2026 10:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/22/2026
Contact
Brenda Mora
[phone]
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$17.984 - $23.646 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$17.984/Hour Minimum - $23.646/Hour Maximum, Prorated Health and Welfare Benefits, District paid Vacation and Holidays
Length of Work Year
5 hours per day - 182 days per year
Employment Type
Part Time
Vacancy #
262786
Site
Elsinore Elementary
Shift
12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Director of Children and Family Services, this position is responsible for implementing and supervising developmentally appropriate instructional activities for children participating in the before and/or after school Childcare Program, and performs other related duties as assigned. This position will follow a work schedule consistent with the operation of the Childcare Program.

Job Description / Essential Elements

Job Purpose Statement

Under general direction of the Director of Children and Family Services, this position is responsible for implementing and supervising developmentally appropriate instructional activities for children participating in the before and/or after school Childcare Program, and performs other related duties as assigned. This position will follow a work schedule consistent with the operation of the Childcare Program.

Representative Duties

(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)

Essential Job Functions (E)

• Assists in designing and supervising activities and projects which appeal to children and contribute to their learning. (E)
• Maintains appropriate learning environment and maintains a healthy and motivating physical learning experience. (E)
• Confers with parents and staff on a regular basis. (E)
• Uses materials suitable for instruction of children with wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities. (E)
• Provides appropriate and safe climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills. (E)
• Supervises children in the program on a daily basis. (E)
• Assists in planning, providing, and clean up of nutritious snacks. (E)
• Provides general clerical support. (E)
• Attends staff meetings and required training programs. (E)
• Maintains professional competence through appropriate professional growth activities. (E)
• Communicates problems and concerns to supervisor and/or director. (E)
• Performs other related duties as required.

Other Job Functions

Monitors and assists students while using equipment, including computer terminals, cassette recorders, audio-visual equipment, and other instructional media.
Reports suspected child abuse and communicable diseases to supervisor/director and/or appropriate agencies.
Administers first aid in conjunction with established District policies and procedures.

License Required

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's license and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Current DMV report.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:
General concepts of child growth and development and child behavioral characteristics.
General needs and behaviors of children.
Interpersonal and group dynamics.
Basic human development principles.
Time management and supervisory skills.
Routine record keeping.
Safety rules and regulations regarding physical activity.

Ability To

Assume responsibility for supervision of children of varying ages and abilities.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, policies, and rules.
Assists in designing activities and projects, which will appeal to children and contribute to their learning.
Coordinate the work of students.
Budget time and supplies in an effective and efficient manner.
Maintain records, equipment, and facilities.
Exercise discretion and judgment in handling confidential information.
Provide for the health and safety needs of children.
Effectively handle discipline problems.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read, write and communicate in English at the level required for successful job performance. Must possess and maintain valid First Aid and CPR certificates. Pass the District proficiency examination to comply with No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Experience

Qualifying experience and training may be obtained through one or more of the following: Two years of experience in providing childcare, preschool services and/or experience working with children in an educational setting; Six (6) units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Pass the District's adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.

Comments and Other Information

• A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
• Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).
• Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting)
• If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process.
• Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10). Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy. NOTE: When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Bargaining Unit Position.

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