Temporary Preschool Instructional Assistant

This is a temporary position from August 2026 to January 2027.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
6 hours/day; 30 hours/week
8:00am - 3:00pm
2026-27 school year

Position Description
Under the supervision of the certificated teacher the Preschool Instructional Assistant supports the implementation of a comprehensive high-quality early education program by helping to facilitate activities supervise child and organize and maintain the classroom.

*Must have a Child Development Associate Teachers Permit or obtain one within one year of employment. Bilingual preferred but not required.

Compensation:
Salary Range: $27.82/hour - $37.28/hour (New employees to the District no higher than Step 6 $35.51)
*Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule

Qualifications
Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or higher (or ability to obtain one w/in one year of employment)
High School Diploma or the equivalent
Maintain valid Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification
Possession of a valid Californias Drivers License
Willing to complete appropriate training

Skills/Abilities
Ability to make decisions regarding the health and safety of children
Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students staff andcommunity
Maintains confidentiality of records and discussions
Knowledge of the correct English usage spelling punctuation and vocabulary
Ability to speak clearly and effectively
Follow oral and written directions
Work independently
Basic technology/computer skills (attendance/data entry word processingaccess educational software for students etc.)

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate a knowledge of child development and best practices in earlychildhood education
Supervise children at all times inside and outside the classroom (and on fieldtrips) interacting in a caring and respectful manner
Assist teacher by providing input to create and organize curriculum and establisha classroom environment that supports each childs development of schoolreadiness skills and social-emotional development
Facilitate and participate in engaging activities that meet the developmental andeducational needs of children throughout the day
Support positive classroom climate student conflict resolution and behaviormanagement through the implementation of the established social emotional curriculum and program policies
Gather data and observations for assessments and complete appropriatedocumentation
Maintain respectful and cooperative relationships with students parents and staffmembers
Administer minor first aid to ill or injured children and support toileting (which mayinclude changing soiled diapers or clothing)
Communicate appropriately to share relevant information with teachers otherstaff members and Preschool Director
Participate in meetings coaching and ongoing professional development andmaintain necessary permits (21 hours of professional development annuallythrough approved college coursework or workshops)
Maintain regular and punctual attendance to fully meet work responsibilities
Perform basic clerical tasks and preparation of materials as directed includingdaily attendance records filing and family-style food/meal preparation
Perform other duties related to the job or Preschool Program as assigned
Maintain a working knowledge of and adhere to Preschool Program andCommunity Care Licensing policies and requirements
Assist in accomplishing Preschool Program and District goals
Assist teacher with parent-teacher conferences and home visits

ADA Profile
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; ability to sit bend kneel perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis lift carry or move up to 25 lbs. ability to reach in all directions; adequate sight or corrected vision to read printed directions or instructions; hear and speak to communicate with co-workers students and the public; dexterity of the hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Supervised by: Site or Department Administrator
Evaluated by: Site or Department Administrator

The Mountain ViewWhismanSchool District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in educational programs activities oremploymenton the basis of actual or perceived ancestry age color disability gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation parental pregnancy family or marital status military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived Mountain ViewWhismanSchool District requiresthat school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 1400 Montecito Ave Mountain View CA 94043or.