Substitute: Instructional Assistant - Early Childhood Education (2024-25)

Job Summary

Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma & 6+ units in Early Childhood Education courses REQUIREMENTS FOR HIRE All applicants must:

Complete application for this position (including 3 references) Successfully complete an interview with a member of the Substitute Office or Recruitment team To expedite hire processing, candidates may gather the following materials: Negative TB test current within past 60 days Sealed copies of all college transcripts Valid Driver's License, ID card, Permanent Residency Card or current US passport Social Security Card (no copies) All hires are contingent on applicant passing criminal background check. BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of a Site Supervisor, provide quality child care and a safe and loving environment for children in the Child Development Center (CDC); assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; participate in activities with assigned group of children. 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 reflect the principal job elements accurately). E = Essential Functions Provide quality child care and a safe and loving environment for the children in the CDC.

E Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; read stories, sing songs, play games and participate in other activities with children. E Supervise children in outdoor play activities; implement indoor play and activities during inclement weather. E Provide for the safety of the children as required; respond to a child's needs and problems in a patient, caring and sensitive manner. E Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; escort children to the cafeteria for breakfast as

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Personal appearance, grooming, and language patterns, which will provide a satisfactory example to pupils Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, TB and/or other employment clearance. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline. Basic record-keeping techniques. Safety and health practices and precautions.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Personal appearance, grooming, and language patterns, which will provide a satisfactory example to pupils Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, TB and/or other employment clearance. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline. Basic record-keeping techniques. Safety and health practices and precautions.

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.