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Instructional Assistant-Preschool

RUSD


Job Location:

Riverside, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 27
Posted: 7 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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About the Employer

With schools dating back to the 1870s the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.

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Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor assist instructors in care supervision and learning activities in the classroom and on the playground of preschool aged students.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with preschool aged children. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Candidates are required to have completed at least six semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education. Satisfactory completion of the California High School Proficiency Examination (Basic Skills Assessment Test).

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:ResumeOne (1) current professional letter of recommendation dated within the last two application filled out completely which includes the Record of Work Experience/Employment History and no blank spaces. College Transcripts: 6 semester units or equivalent quarter units of Early ChildhoodHigh School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon Unified will not accept attachments via fax walk in or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at for assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with preschool aged children. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Candidates are required to have completed at least six semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education. Satisfactory completion of the California High School Proficiency Examination (Basic Skills Assessment Test).

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:ResumeOne (1) current professional letter of recommendation dated within the last two application filled out completely which includes the Record of Work Experience/Employment History and no blank spaces. College Transcripts: 6 semester units or equivalent quarter units of Early ChildhoodHigh School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon Unified will not accept attachments via fax walk in or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at for assistance.

Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits at any district program activity or employment setting unlawful discrimination including discriminatory harassment intimidation and bullying against an individual or group based on one or a combination of two or more protected characteristics which include but may not be limited to race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy false pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or related conditions or recovery; and parental marital and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala Director of Pupil Services 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside CA 92504 ex. 83030 and/or Frank DeAnda Resolution Officer 3380 14th Street Riverside CA 92501 ex. 80426 Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance 3380 14th Street Riverside CA 92501 ex. 80135 and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas Administrator - Program Coordinator Pupil Services 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside CA 92504 ex. 83301 Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala Director of Pupil Services 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside CA 92504 ex. 83030 and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker Deputy Superintendent Pupil Services & SELPA 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside CA 92504 ex. 83501
Comments and Other Information

The Riverside Unified School District prohibits at any district program activity or employment setting unlawful discrimination including discriminatory harassment intimidation and bullying against an individual or group based on one or a combination of two or more protected characteristics which include but may not be limited to race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy false pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or related conditions or recovery; and parental marital and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala Director of Pupil Services 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside CA 92504 ex. 83030 and/or Frank DeAnda Resolution Officer 3380 14th Street Riverside CA 92501 ex. 80426 Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance 3380 14th Street Riverside CA 92501 ex. 80135 and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas Administrator - Program Coordinator Pupil Services 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside CA 92504 ex. 83301 Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala Director of Pupil Services 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside CA 92504 ex. 83030 and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker Deputy Superintendent Pupil Services & SELPA 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside CA 92504 ex. 83501

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