Substitute Childcare Assistant

Application Deadline: 12/18/2026 4:00 PM Pacific. 12 openings available. Contact: Mariaelena Garcia.

About the role

Performs substitute work for various district childcare programs. This position implements and supervises developmentally appropriate instructional activities for children in before and/or after school Childcare Programs, following a work schedule consistent with program operation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in designing and supervising activities and projects that appeal to children and contribute to their learning.
• Maintains an appropriate learning environment and a healthy, motivating physical space.
• Confers with parents and staff on a regular basis.
• Uses materials suitable for children with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
• Provides a safe climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
• Supervises children in the program daily.
• Assists in planning, providing, and cleaning up nutritious snacks.
• Provides general clerical support.
• Attends staff meetings and required training programs.
• Maintains professional competence through growth activities.
• Communicates problems and concerns to supervisor and/or director.
• Monitors and assists students using equipment such as computer terminals, cassette recorders, and audio-visual media.
• Reports suspected child abuse and communicable diseases to supervisor/director and/or appropriate agencies.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established District policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to read, write, and communicate in English at the level required for successful job performance.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Pass the District proficiency examination to comply with No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
• Valid California Driver’s license and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Current DMV report.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen, and negative TB test results.
• Pass the District’s adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.
• Resume and two letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past 3 years).

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• General concepts of child growth and development and child behavioral characteristics.
• General needs and behaviors of children.
• Interpersonal and group dynamics.
• Basic human development principles.
• Time management and supervisory skills.
• Routine record keeping.
• Safety rules and regulations regarding physical activity.

Ability to:

• Assume responsibility for supervision of children of varying ages and abilities.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, policies, and rules.
• Design activities and projects that appeal to children and contribute to their learning.
• Coordinate the work of students.
• Budget time and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain records, equipment, and facilities.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in handling confidential information.
• Provide for the health and safety needs of children.
• Effectively handle discipline problems.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

Experience

Qualifying experience may be obtained through one or more of the following:

• Two years of experience in providing childcare, preschool services, and/or working with children in an educational setting.
• Six (6) units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Pay

Single rate of $16.90 per hour.

Schedule

• 4 to 8 hours per day.
• Full-time or part-time employment.
• Various shifts from 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Work sites include various elementary, K-8, and middle schools.