Instructional Aide Pre-K and TK Program - Pool (A01)

Sylvania; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

SFUSD, the seventh largest school district in California, seeks an Instructional Aide for Pre-K to support lesson planning, student supervision, and classroom operations. This part-time position offers a school-year calendar and hourly pay from $31.52 to $36.87, commensurate with experience and credentials.

Ideal candidates bring knowledge of urban public schools, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to equity and student success within a diverse learning community.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher, or 48 college units plus high school diploma or CBEST.
• Experience with public schools and urban education environments is preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities are required.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials.
• Supervises and tutors individuals or small groups in specific areas.
• Explains subject matter, administers tests, and maintains pupil records.
• Prepares and maintains instructional equipment and supplies.
• Maintains classroom discipline and supports a positive learning environment.
• Monitors various school areas and assists staff as needed.
• Provides first aid according to safety procedures and reports incidents.
• Assists in publicizing educational programs and district objectives.
• Supervises mealtime and assists with snacks and meals.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Public school knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & organization

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Problem-solving & resilience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Discretion

MS Office & GSuite

Education

Assc/AA or higher or 48 college units + high school diploma or CBEST

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GSuite

Job description

Instructional Aide Pre-K Program (A01)

Human Resources

Job Class: Instruction Aide Pre-K Program (A01)

Salary Range: $31.52-$36.87/hourly

Location: Multiple Sites

Calendar: Part Time / School Year

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each student with the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

• Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
• Fearless: We persist through challenges
• United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
• Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
• Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the Instruct Aide Pre-K Program, you will:

• Assists in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials.
• Supervises and/or tutors individuals or small groups of pupils in specific skill and/or content areas. Conducts planned lessons with assigned groups in the classroom or other assigned educational location.
• Assists in explaining subject matter to pupils. Administers tests and examinations, and reviews, corrects and re-reviews assignments. Maintains individual pupil profiles and/or portfolios.
• Prepares, operates, and maintains instructional equipment and supplies such as audiovisual equipment, computers, laboratory equipment, and other teaching machines. May also procure and store such equipment. Issues various supplies and equipment to pupils. Maintains necessary records pertaining to instructional equipment and supplies.
• Assists in maintaining classroom discipline to provide a positive learning environment. Enforces classroom and school rules. Assists in behavior management and discipline among pupils on field trips and at school site activities.
• May assist other designated school staff in monitoring halls, locker areas, cafeteria, yard, auditorium, gymnasium, lavatories, and other areas of the site in accordance with program regulations.
• Renders first aid in compliance with modern precautionary methods. Reports disciplinary problems and injury incidents to the proper supervisor.
• May assist the professional staff in publicizing educational development programs by issuing information, objectives, and functions of the program.
• Supervises mealtime while eating with children.
• Assists in preparation and distribution of snacks and meals.
• Assists in supervision of lavatories.
• Performs related duties as required.

The strongest candidates will have:

• Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
• A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Utilizes knowledge appropriate to satisfy the employee in the pre-Kindergarten program that provides services to children who are at least 3 years and 9 months of age. Under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, employees perform duties, which include the implementation of curriculum designed for the pre-Kindergarten-age population of the class listed above, examples of which may include familiarity with teaching methods, instructional media, test scoring, school organization, and school rules and regulations. Demonstrates competence in performing the following tasks: working with children, acting quickly and effectively in emergencies, working with and relating to all individuals within the culturally diverse environment of SFUSD, and developing and maintaining effective, courteous communications with pupils, staff and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associates Degree or higher or 48 college units and a high school diploma or passing of CBEST and a high school diploma and completion of six semester units of ECE.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $31.52-$36.87/hourly commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note

Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.