Limited Term Instructional Assistant - Preschool (Substitute)

Poway Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Poway Unified School District seeks a preschool aide substitute to support teachers in classrooms and on playgrounds. Responsibilities include assisting with instructional activities, preparing learning materials, and supervising children in a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications require a Bachelor's degree (US accredited) or foreign equivalency, CBEST, transcripts, and one year of preschool experience. Six ECE units are also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a US accredited college (or foreign equivalency) and CBEST passed.
• Six semester units of early childhood education or child development.
• Transcripts MUST be attached for your application to be considered complete.
• One year experience working with preschool age children.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in care, supervision and learning activities for preschool-aged children.
• Assist teachers with preparation and presentation of learning materials for individuals or groups.
• Organize and supervise playground activities and assist with rest and nap periods.
• Maintain a sanitary, neat and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with snacks, meals, and basic classroom clerical duties.
• Support health and safety practices and participate in meetings and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Classroom supervision

Hygiene and safety

Education

Bachelor's degree (US accredited)

Job description

CANDIDATES

Candidates who possess a Bachelor's Degree from a US accredited college (or foreign equivalency) AND have passed the CBEST

will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification.

PUSD Classification Salary Range (22): $19.46 - $24.91 per hour

Limited Term (Sub) Salary: $19.46 per hour (step 1)

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months to hire substitutes

Location: District wide

Hours vary: 3.0 - 6.0 hours/ day

Months/ Year: 9.5 (traditional school schedule) - 12 (year round)

BASIC FUNCTION

• Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist instructors in the care, supervision and learning activities for pre-school age children in the classroom and on the playground.Assist teachers in a learning environment designed to develop the physical, cognitive, emotional, creative and social skills of preschool-aged students; assist the teacher with the preparation and presentation of learning materials for individual students or groups of children. E
• Assist in preparing materials for art projects and other instructional activities; provide assistance to children and promote interest in activities and learning centers. E
• Organize and supervise students in playground activities; assist in supervising rest and nap periods; clean children, clothes and facility as necessary; assist children in toileting and proper hygiene as appropriate. E
• Maintain classroom in a sanitary, neat and orderly manner. E
• Assist with snacks and other meals as appropriate; clean serving area after meals. E
• Perform routine clerical duties such as filing and duplicating instructional materials as assigned; assist with preparing charts, bulletin boards and displays; assist with maintaining student records as required. E
• Assure the health and safety of children by following health and safety practices and regulations. E
• Participate in meetings, conferences and in-service training programs as assigned; attend field trips as assigned. E
• Serve as a role model and encourage and support students; monitor student behavior and communicate with teacher and parents regarding student activities. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E

NOTE: At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

Six semester units of early childhood education or child development.

(Transcripts MUST be attached for your application to be considered complete. Applications without transcripts will be disqualified.)

One year experience working with preschool age children.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed.

Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment. The reference is 101182 (e) (1) of Title 22, Division 12 (Child Care General Licensing Requirements).

Passage of the PUSD examination for this classification (This test will be administered after initial requirements for the position have been met and will be waived if transcripts have been provided.)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic needs and characteristics of pre-school age children.
• Basic subjects taught in the primary grades including arithmetic, reading and writing.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Operation of duplicating machines and instructional equipment.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist instructor with instructional and playground activities.
• Learn constructive play and instructional activities appropriate for preschool-age children.
• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Work effectively with individuals and groups of preschool-age children.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain classroom in a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe condition.
• Assist children with personal needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

• Classroom environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to monitor students.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability.

For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District,15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406