Preschool Instructional Assistant

About the role

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) is a growing public school district committed to hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities they serve. Staff members are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. They work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at school sites and the district office, focusing on customer service and system improvement. Staff who join FCUSD are supported as they learn their jobs and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Responsibilities

• Aid the teacher in improving preschool programs through various tasks as determined by the teacher.
• Involvement in clerical duties, supervision of children, transportation, food service, and instructional tasks.
• Perform tasks outside the direct supervision of the teacher, but the teacher retains responsibility for instruction and supervision.
• Do not disclose any personal information about pupils to anyone other than the teacher or an appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
• TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
• Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY)
• Experience as a participating parent in a State Preschool Class; experience as a leader in children's activities; Paid school experience is desirable but not required.
• Completion of the twelfth grade.
• Completion of six units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development is required.
• Willingness to complete training courses, in-service, or otherwise, as may be required after being hired.
• Successful completion of the District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Test.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check, TB Test within the last 60 days, district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc., obtaining and maintaining First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY), experience as a participating parent in a State Preschool Class, experience as a leader in children's activities, paid school experience is desirable but not required, completion of the twelfth grade, completion of six units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, and willingness to complete training courses as required.

Skills

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Benefits

N/A

Pay

$20.00 to $23.62 per hour

Schedule

9.5 work months, 2.0 hours per day, 5 days a week, Clock Hours: 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM (subject to change)