Playground Assistant at Linda Vista Elementary: 10:10am-10:55am and 11:25am-1:15pm (non-duty hours in between)

About the role

The Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is a public school district located in South Orange County, California, serving approximately 23,000 students in grades preschool through adult education across 33 school sites. This is a Playground Assistant position at Linda Vista Elementary. Contact: Cesilia Mendoza, 949‑580‑3239. Application deadline: 9/22/2026, 4:00 PM Pacific. Number of openings: 2.

Responsibilities

Assist elementary school staff in the safety and well‑being of students before school, during noon‑time eating, and playground activity; monitor designated areas on an assigned school campus and perform related work as required.

Requirements

Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin. No paper applications will be accepted.

Pay

Salary range: $18.19‑$23.15 per hour. External candidates start at Steps A‑C based on verified previous experience; current regular employees are placed at the lowest step of the new range, receiving approximately a 5% raise within the salary schedule.

Schedule

Shift times: 10:10 am‑10:55 am and 11:25 am‑1:15 pm (non‑duty hours in between). Work year: 12.9 hours per week, 9.5 months per year. Employment type: part‑time.