Substitute Childcare Assistant

Application Deadline: 8/1/2027 4:00 PM Pacific. Contact: Mariaelena Garcia. 12 openings available.

About the Role

Performs substitute work for various district programs. This position is responsible for implementing and supervising developmentally appropriate instructional activities for children participating in childcare programs, including before and/or after school Childcare Program. The role follows a work schedule consistent with the operation of the Childcare Program.

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 learning experience.
• Confers with parents and staff on a regular basis.
• Uses materials suitable for instruction of children with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
• Provides an appropriate and safe climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
• Supervises children in the program on a daily basis.
• Assists in planning, providing, and cleaning up nutritious snacks.
• Provides general clerical support.
• Attends staff meetings and required training programs.
• Maintains professional competence through appropriate professional growth activities.
• Communicates problems and concerns to supervisor and/or director.
• Monitors and assists students while using equipment, including computer terminals, cassette recorders, audio-visual equipment, and other instructional media.
• Reports suspected child abuse and communicable diseases to supervisor/director and/or appropriate agencies.
• Administers first aid in conjunction 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 assure the ability to read, write, and communicate in English at the level required for successful job performance.
• Must possess and maintain valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Pass the District proficiency examination to comply with No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
• Two years of experience in providing childcare, preschool services, and/or experience working with children in an educational setting, or six (6) units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s license and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Current DMV report required.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test, and negative TB test results.
• Pass the District’s adopted Proficiency Examination with a satisfactory score.

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.
• Assist in designing activities and projects that appeal to children and contribute to their learning.
• Coordinate the work of students.
• Budget time and supplies in an effective and efficient manner.
• 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 required duties.

Application Details

• Resume and two letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past 3 years).
• Offer of employment contingent on fingerprints, passing a Proficiency Test, negative drug screen, and TB test.
• You must have a valid email address to receive invitations for testing and/or interviews.

Pay

Single rate: $16.90 per hour.

Schedule

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