Transitional Kindergarten Instructional Assistant 2026-27

Transitional Kindergarten Instructional Assistant (4 positions available)

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
6 hours/day; 30 hours/week
*Start date: 8/12/2026

Position Description
Under the supervision of the certificated teacher and the site principal the instructional assistant will assist the teacher in presentation preparation of teaching materials and other activities for children. Instructional assistants may be assigned to programs such as preschool Transitional Kindergarten Title I and other site-based programs.

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
High school diploma or equivalent
AA degree or equivalent in course work relating to education
Six months experience in the care and supervision of children desired
Preschool ï½ Six (6) ECE units required
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Possession of a valid California Drivers License or other valid State issued ID
Willing to complete appropriate training
Bilingual ï½ For positions designated Bilingual/Biliterate required successful completion of test certifying competence and literacy in English and another language determined by MVWSD is required.

Skills/Abilities
Ability to make decisions regarding health and safety of children
Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students staff and community
Maintains confidentiality of records and discussions
Knowledge of correct English usage spelling punctuation and vocabulary
Ability to speak clearly and effectively
Follow oral and written directions
Work independently
Ability to use necessary office equipment

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
Assist children individually or in small groups in academic areas to support review and reinforce curriculum
Assist children with activities relating to the development of small muscles and hand-eye coordination
Perform basic clerical work related to supporting students
Lead activities designed to assist children to achieve motor control and body awareness
Observe behavior of children carefully to ensure safety and respond appropriately
Guide students to settle disputes and assist in implement behavior management plans
Set up work areas and assist in preparation of materials
Assist with classroom clerical tasks and preparation of materials as directed
Attend to childrens physical needs in the classroom
Supervise and facilitate children in playground activities related to classroom activities and on educational field trips
Participate in staff meetings and training as required or need
Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Assist teacher in supervising students classroom and playground activities
Help student(s) work independently
Provide individual assistance to students in the areas of academic and basic self-help skills such as toileting washing and feeding
Assist student in developing skills which lead to success in the educational environment
Perform other related duties as assigned
Preschool and Bilingual: Other duties as required by the specific position or assignment

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 View Whisman School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in educational programs activities or employment on 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 characteristics. The Mountain View Whisman School District requires that 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 94043 or