2026-2027 Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Instructional Aide (A01)
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San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
2026-2027 Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Instructional Aide (A01)
Job Class: Instruction Aide TK (A01)
Salary Range: $34.25-$45.54/hourly
Location: Multiple Sites
Calendar: Part Time / School Year
Who We Are
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California serving more than 50000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 121 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark along with a strong sense of self and purpose and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career and equipped with the skills capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSDs Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.
What It Means to Work Here
The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:
- Student-centered: We put students needs first
- Fearless: We persist through challenges
- United: We celebrate and build on each others strengths
- Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
- Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person
We are also inspired by Vision Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the Districts strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.
Who We Want
We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our mission steeped in equity and who are motivated to unleash our childrens potential. We want people who are strong collaborators skilled communicators and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Instructional Aide (A01)
Under the supervision of the classroom teacher the TK Instructional Aide supports the implementation of a developmentally appropriate Transitional Kindergarten program. The aide assists with instruction classroom routines and supervision to promote young childrens learning independence and overall development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities and Role Details
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist the teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate play-based instruction aligned with early learning standards
- Support small group and individual instruction in early literacy language development foundational math and social-emotional skills
- Help explain concepts guide learning activities and reinforce lessons through hands-on experiences
- Prepare organize and maintain instructional materials supplies and classroom learning environments
- Observe and support student progress; assist with documentation and maintaining student work samples or portfolios
- Supervise students during classroom activities transitions outdoor play meals and field trips to ensure safety and appropriate behavior
- Support positive behavior using consistent non-punitive strategies aligned with classroom and school expectations
- Assist with snack and meal preparation and supervision
- Support daily routines including restroom supervision and classroom setup/cleanup
- Monitor common areas (e.g. yard cafeteria hallways) as assigned
- Provide basic first aid as needed and report injuries or concerns to appropriate staff
- Assist with communication with families and support a welcoming classroom environment
- Maintain records related to attendance materials and classroom activities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent AND passed District Instructional Aide Exam; OR
- High school diploma or equivalent AND passed CBEST; OR
- High school diploma or equivalent AND 48 college units (official transcripts required); OR
- Associates degree or higher
- Completion of six (6) semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with young children in an educational setting
- Bilingual skills (e.g. Cantonese or Spanish) desirable
What We Offer
SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $34.25-$45.54/hourly commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans a defined benefit pension plan disability life insurance flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.
How to Apply
- Visit and create a new account to begin your application.
- You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest resume list of professional references and any applicable credentials or licenses
- Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process
Verification
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and futurejobopportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.
District Nondiscrimination Statement:
San Francisco Unified School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation sexual harassment and bullying based on actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status pregnancy parental status reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression veteran or military status or genetic information or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis protected by law or regulation in its educational program(s) or employment.
For more information about the Districts non-discrimination policy please review Board Policy 4030.
Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report sex discrimination including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment) in person by mail by telephone or by electronic mail using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the persons verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address or by mail to the office address listed for the Title IX Coordinator.
District Title IX Coordinator:
Eva Kellogg
Office of Equity
555 Franklin Street 3rd Floor San Francisco CA 94102
or
For more information on the Districts Sexual Harassment policy and grievance procedures please review Board Policy 4034.
Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability) in person by mail by telephone or by electronic mail using the contact information listed for the Section 504 Coordinator.
District Section 504 Coordinator:
