Instructional Assistant - Early Learning (Preschool)

Newport Mesa Unified School District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Mesa Unified School District is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to assist a teacher in reinforcing instruction for pre-kindergarten students within a classroom and early learning environment.

The role includes preparing instructional materials, providing care and supervision, and facilitating learning activities under the direction of an administrator; transcripts must be provided with the application and received before posting closes.

Qualifications

• Six (6) semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development are required.
• Transcripts must be included with application and received before posting closes.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students.
• Assist instructional staff in conducting early learning and child development activities and in preparation of instructional materials.
• Provide care, supervision and learning activities to pre-kindergarten age children enrolled in the district program.

Education

High school diploma and 6 sem units ECE/CD

Job description

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned Administrator, assist assigned teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist instructional staff and teachers in conducting early learning and child development activities and in the preparation of instructional materials; provide care, supervision and learning activities to pre-kindergarten age children enrolled in a District early learning program.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six (6) semester units, or equivalent quarter units, of early childhood education or child development core classes at an accredited college, university or occupational program.

NOTE: Six (6) semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development are required. Transcripts must be included with application. Regardless of method, transcripts must be received before posting closes.